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Following an often-tense public hearing, Commissioners Court votes 4-1 to give tax abatements to wind farm project

    Following an often-tense public hearing, Commissioners Court votes 4-1 to give tax abatements to wind farm project

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.

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Stephens County Commissioners propose county sales tax

    Stephens County Commissioners propose county sales tax

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.

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Glenn Rogers honored by Stephens County Commissioners

    Glenn Rogers honored by Stephens County Commissioners

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.

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Satterwhite challenges Warren for County Commissioner position; Rogers set for rematch against Olcott

    Satterwhite challenges Warren for County Commissioner position; Rogers set for rematch against Olcott

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.

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National Rural Health Day to honor local health care providers

  National Rural Health Day to honor local health care providers

The Stephens County Commissioners approved a proclamation naming Nov. 16 as National Rural Health Day in Stephens County.

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Letter to the Editor: Local resident explains why she’s ashamed of Stephens County in wake of courthouse animal policy

In a letter to the editor, Stephens County resident Dana McKelvain explains why she’s upset about the new courthouse animal policy.

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Stephens County Commissioners appoint Kelsey Cornwall as new county treasurer

  Stephens County Commissioners appoint Kelsey Cornwall as new county treasurer

In a special-called meeting this morning, Nov. 6, the Stephens County Commissioners voted to rescind the appointment of Mary O’Dell as County Treasurer and, after conducting interviews, voted to appoint Kelsey Cornwall to the position.

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Stephens County Commissioners to rescind County Treasurer appointment

  Stephens County Commissioners to rescind County Treasurer appointment

The appointment made on Oct. 30 violates the Texas nepotism law.

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Stephens County Commissioners vote to evict Thomas the Courthouse Cat, prompting County Treasurer’s resignation

  Stephens County Commissioners vote to evict Thomas the Courthouse Cat, prompting County Treasurer’s resignation

The new Stephens County Animal Policy, which also bans the feeding of feral cats at the courthouse, goes into effect Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

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Monday’s County Commissioner meeting to include public hearings on proposed windfarm, tax rate and county budget

  Monday’s County Commissioner meeting to include public hearings on proposed windfarm, tax rate and county budget

Check out this story for links to the agenda, the proposed County Budget and the 92 questions submitted to NextEra.

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