The Hill County Commissioners Court has scheduled a public hearing on a petition seeking the creation of an agricultural development district that supporters say would help protect farmland from industrial development, including data centers. Authorized under Chapter 60 of the Texas Agriculture Code, agricultural development districts are special-purpose governmental bodies created to promote ag development … Continue reading Residents submit petition for ag development district
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Precinct 3 commissioner appointed
The Hill County Commissioners Court observed and recorded the appointment of Martin Dudik to the Precinct 3 commissioner's seat Tuesday, July 28. County Judge Shane Brassell made the appointment after the Republican Party precinct chairs considered applicants to replace Scotty Hawkins, who recently submitted his resignation. Dudik is a Penelope resident and agricultural producer whose … Continue reading Precinct 3 commissioner appointed
Officials present county budget requests
Hill County elected officials and department heads presented funding requests for their departments when the Hill County Commissioners Court held budget workshops Tuesday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 22. The county judge and commissioners review individual departmental budgets and requests annually prior to voting on the overall county budget and setting the tax rate for … Continue reading Officials present county budget requests
Precinct 3 constable resigns, court appoints replacement
Precinct 3 Constable Larry Armstrong announced his upcoming resignation and recommended his replacement during a Tuesday, July 14 meeting of the Hill County Commissioners Court. Constable Armstrong announced his resignation effective July 31, citing health concerns and a desire to spend more time with his family after more than five decades in law enforcement. In … Continue reading Precinct 3 constable resigns, court appoints replacement
Commissioners continue fire marshal discussion
The Hill County Commissioners Court continued discussing the establishment of a county fire marshal’s office during a special meeting Tuesday, June 30. With Hill County facing increased interest from large-scale industrial developers planning data centers, battery energy storage systems and power generation facilities, the court has been discussing establishing the office to ensure that developers … Continue reading Commissioners continue fire marshal discussion
County settles lawsuit over moratorium
The Hill County Commissioners Court approved a settlement agreement with RCM Hill in a special meeting Tuesday, June 30, after the developer sued the county over its data center moratorium. After convening in executive session, the court unanimously approved settling the lawsuit by paying the plaintiff’s legal fees of up to $100,000. The court also … Continue reading County settles lawsuit over moratorium
ESD 1 president explains resignation
The Hill County Commissioners Court observed and recorded the resignation of the president and treasurer of Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 during a meeting held Tuesday, June 23. Former ESD 1 President Greg Brown appeared in person to announce his resignation to the court, saying that increased public scrutiny and repeated complaints against … Continue reading ESD 1 president explains resignation
ESD 1 board meeting ends after resignations
The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 meeting ended abruptly Thursday, June 18, after the resignation of three board members. ESD 1 President Greg Brown and Treasurer Chad Wilson announced their resignation prior to the meeting and were not in attendance. Shortly after the meeting began, commissioner Jimmy Johnson spoke in open forum and … Continue reading ESD 1 board meeting ends after resignations
Federal suit moves forward despite county reversal
The federal lawsuit filed against Hill County over its now-rescinded data center moratorium remains pending, County Attorney David Holmes said at a Hill County Commissioners Court meeting last week. Following an executive session during the Tuesday, June 9 meeting, Holmes told those in attendance that county officials had hoped rescinding the moratorium would lead to … Continue reading Federal suit moves forward despite county reversal
County rescinds data center moratorium
The Hill County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to rescind the county's one-year moratorium on new data center construction in a special meeting Thursday, June 4, but other proposals were approved in an effort to rein in large-scale development. The court originally approved the moratorium May 12 amid growing interest in data center development and increasing … Continue reading County rescinds data center moratorium
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