Several local government boards and commissions will be meeting in this week and early next week for public hearings regarding tax rates and/or annual budgets, as well as routine business and other matters.
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Area firefighters are on the scene of a grassfire in northeast Stephens County, just hours after the County Commissioners enhanced the burn ban that’s been in place since June 24.
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.
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.
Following a lengthy executive session during their meeting last Monday, Stephens County Commissioners voted to create an independent elections administrator position for the county.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
