The Hill County Commissioners Court voted 3-1 to create reinvestment zones and propose the form of a tax abatement agreement for a $400 million Hubbard wind energy project in a meeting held Tuesday, January 23. The court heard from several residents who were against the project before voting, and Precinct 1 Commissioner Jim Holcomb was … Continue reading Second Hubbard Wind project draws opposition
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Court appoints members to ESD boards
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in regular session Tuesday, January 9, and approved the appointment of members to Emergency Services District (ESD) boards.Ken Goins was reappointed to the ESD 1 Board of Commissioners, and Chad Wilson, a resident of Precinct 1, was a new appointment to the board. Reappointments to the ESD 2 Board … Continue reading Court appoints members to ESD boards
Court approves juror selection plan for county
The Hill County Commissioners Court adopted a plan to be submitted to the state outlining how the county selects residents for jury duty during a meeting held Tuesday, October 24. Due to recent legislative changes, the state is requiring counties to approve and submit plans laying out the logistics of the jury selection process if … Continue reading Court approves juror selection plan for county
Court to look into repairing historic jail
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
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
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