The Hill County Commissioners Court voted to look into the costs of foundation repairs at the Hill County Cell Block Museum during a regular meeting held Tuesday, October 10. The museum’s board of directors has been working with consultants to develop a plan to reopen the museum to the public for the past year. The … Continue reading Court to look into repairing historic jail
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County receives clean audit, burn ban to remain in place
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 28, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court heard a report on the county audit for the fiscal year that ended in September 2022 during a meeting held Tuesday morning, September 19. Todd Pruitt of Pattillo, Brown & Hill spoke to the court and reported that the county received an unmodified opinion, … Continue reading County receives clean audit, burn ban to remain in place
Commissioners approve county budget, tax rate
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 13, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court adopted the county’s proposed budget and tax rate in a meeting held Tuesday morning, September 5. The total county tax rate is comprised of two rates: the general fund rate, which is used for general operating expenses, and the FM lateral rate, which can … Continue reading Commissioners approve county budget, tax rate
Commissioners review plans for solar farms
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
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
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