On Monday, May 13, Stephens County Commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of amendments to the tax abatement agreement for a wind farm in the southeastern portion of the county.
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![Stephens County to hold public hearing on Monday, May 13, about amendments to windfarm tax abatement agreement](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/windfarm-tax-abatement-hearing-3134-feature2-505x306_c.jpg)
A public hearing regarding amendments to Stephens County’s tax abatement agreement with La Casa Wind LLC/NextEra Energy Resources is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, May 13, in the District Courtroom on the second floor of the Stephens County Courthouse, 200 W. Walker St.
![County Commissioners vote to create a new independent elections administrator position](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/county-comm-042224-meeting-5912-505x306_c.jpg)
Following a lengthy executive session during their meeting last Monday, Stephens County Commissioners voted to create an independent elections administrator position for the county.
![Child Welfare Board decorates Stephens County Courthouse for Child Abuse Awareness Month](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CWB-decorating-courthouse-4271-feature-505x306_c.jpg)
On Monday, April 1, members of the Child Welfare Board gathered under overcast skies to put up their Child Abuse Awareness Month’s annual display on the Stephens County Courthouse lawn.
![Following an often-tense public hearing, Commissioners Court votes 4-1 to give tax abatements to wind farm project](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/windfarm-tax-abatement-hearing-3134-feature-200x157_c.jpg)
In a split vote this afternoon, the Stephens County Commissioners Court voted 4 to 1 to approve an agreement that will dramatically change the landscape and skyline of the southeastern portion of the county for years to come with the installation of dozens of wind turbines.
![Stephens County Commissioners propose county sales tax](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/County-Comm-012224-1855-2-200x157_c.jpg)
Businesses located in the unincorporated areas of Stephens County could be required to collect up to 2% more in sales tax if local voters approve a sales tax that the County Commissioners proposed at their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 22.
![Glenn Rogers honored by Stephens County Commissioners](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/County-Comm-012224-1104-feature-200x157_c.jpg)
The Stephens County Commissioners Court honored State Rep. Glenn Rogers at their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 22, with a resolution commending the partnership between Stephens County and the Texas Legislature. Several current and retired school personnel, as well as others, also attended the meeting in support of Rogers.
![Satterwhite challenges Warren for County Commissioner position; Rogers set for rematch against Olcott](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/crtHouse-5113-200x157_c.jpg)
The Texas Republican and Democratic Primary Elections will be on March 5, 2024, with Early Voting held Feb. 20 through March 1. The deadline to register to vote in the election is Feb. 5, 2024.
![National Rural Health Day to honor local health care providers](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/county-commissioner-meeting-6455-200x157_c.jpg)
The Stephens County Commissioners approved a proclamation naming Nov. 16 as National Rural Health Day in Stephens County.
In a letter to the editor, Stephens County resident Dana McKelvain explains why she’s upset about the new courthouse animal policy.