Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 31, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court approved tax abatement agreements for two solar projects and created reinvestment zones that will allow the county to consider two more agreements with solar companies at a meeting held Tuesday, August 22. The votes were not unanimous, as Precinct 1 Commissioner Jim Holcomb voted … Continue reading Commissioners review plans for solar farms
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County proposes tax rate as budget work continues
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 24, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court proposed a tax rate during a special meeting held Tuesday, August 15, as work continues to fine-tune the budget for the fiscal year that begins October 1. The total county tax rate is comprised of two rates: the general fund rate, which is used … Continue reading County proposes tax rate as budget work continues
County approves tax abatement for large solar project near Abbott
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 17, 2023 Road use agreement adds new requirements… The Hill County Commissioners Court approved a tax abatement agreement with Ash Creek Solar for its solar project near Abbott at a regular meeting held Tuesday, August 8. Documents filed with the county show the company planning to lease about 2,800 acres for … Continue reading County approves tax abatement for large solar project near Abbott
County under 90-day burn ban
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 3, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court passed a 90-day burn ban during a regular meeting held Tuesday, July 25. The order states that dry conditions exist in the county and local fire departments are depleting limited resources to protect public health and safety. It further states that dry, windy conditions … Continue reading County under 90-day burn ban
Court considers abatement for solar project
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 13, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, June 27, and approved the creation of a reinvestment zone for a solar project after a public hearing during which there were no comments. Designation of property as a reinvestment zone is a step that must be taken … Continue reading Court considers abatement for solar project
County, PGCD team up on groundwater certifications
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 21, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court approved an agreement with Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District (PGCD) that will help the county manage water resources and new subdivisions in a meeting held Tuesday, June 13. Hill County Judge Justin Lewis said that the county is in the process of revising its subdivision … Continue reading County, PGCD team up on groundwater certifications
Public hearings planned on solar reinvestment zones
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 1, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, May 23, and set public hearings on the creation of reinvestment zones for two more solar projects. The court scheduled the hearings for Tuesday, June 27, during the regular meeting that will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the … Continue reading Public hearings planned on solar reinvestment zones
Foreign Trade Zone approved for Hill County
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 3, 2023 Hill County Judge Justin Lewis has been notified that the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) sought for Hill County and all of its incorporated cities has been approved at the federal level. The United States Department of Commerce Foreign Trade Zones Board In Washington, D.C. had the final say on … Continue reading Foreign Trade Zone approved for Hill County
County moves forward with radio project
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 3, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court discussed unexpected radio system expenses last week as work continues to improve emergency communications in the county. The court also scheduled a public hearing on the creation of a reinvestment zone for a solar company and reviewed other county business during the regular meeting … Continue reading County moves forward with radio project
Commissioners accept bids for supplies, services
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 6, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, March 28, and accepted its annual list of bids for products and services. Commissioners are required by law to seek bids on any goods or services they plan to spend more than $50,000 on in a year’s time. … Continue reading Commissioners accept bids for supplies, services
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