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From Peach Festivals to White Buffaloes. 🍑🦬 Freestone & Scurry Counties are unique.

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Forward believes that the peach grower in Fairfield and the oilman in Snyder both sustain our state. In #FreestoneCounty, land rights are central. #OpenPrimaries would allow the community to elect leaders who prioritize conservation and property rights over partisan agendas. #RankedChoiceVoting would help the community unite to protect its assets. In #ScurryCounty, the energy future is key. #RankedChoice Voting empowers the community to support candidates who understand the energy transition and rural education (Western Texas College). It ensures that Snyder remains a hub for the region.
February 19, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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With grass fires on the rise and drought conditions worsening, the court is taking serious steps to impose a local burn ban.

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Court considers local burn ban as drought index shows extreme dryness
Court members debated imposing a county burn ban after staff reported drought metrics and rising grass fires; a motion to impose a ban was made and supported, though the transcript does not record a formal roll-call vote.
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September 20, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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Scurry County officials are still negotiating major solar project abatements, insisting that no vendor has been finalized despite rumors to the contrary.

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Officials say solar-project abatements remain under negotiation; "not a done deal"
Scurry County officials discussed three proposed solar-project abatements and several vendor relationships, saying negotiations are ongoing and denying that any vendor selection was finalized.
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September 11, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Scurry County is considering a transformative $4 million battery storage project that promises local jobs and a unique tax option—will it power up the community?

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Court holds public hearing on 9.9 MW battery storage reinvestment zone near Snyder
A public hearing was held for a proposed 9.9 MW battery storage project on about 7 acres; the developer representative said the project anticipates roughly $4 million capital investment, about $3.4 million taxable value, and offered a one-time tax payment option near $75,000 or about $100,000 over 10 years.
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September 4, 2026 at 2:33 AM
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A groundbreaking data center project in Scurry County promises to create 5,000 construction jobs and 300 full-time positions, with the first phase set to launch by 2029!

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Developer outlines 900 MW data center and 5,000 construction jobs in proposed 1,975‑acre Scurry County reinvestment zone
A presenter described a proposed data center project on about 1,975 acres that would include two buildings with 900 megawatts of IT load, an estimated 5,000 construction jobs and about 300 full‑time operational positions; the court set a public hearing for October 6 to consider designation.
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September 3, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Scurry County is moving forward with Energy Vault's tax-abatement application, but residents are demanding stronger negotiations and outside legal counsel to protect their interests.

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Scurry County accepts Energy Vault abatement application, schedules Oct. 6 public hearing after residents call for outside counsel
The court voted to accept Energy Vault's tax-abatement application and set a public hearing for Oct. 6, 2026. Residents urged the county to hire outside counsel, seek higher early pilot payments, clarify acreage valuation, and improve transparency about prior abatement agreements.
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August 21, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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Scurry County Commissioners have proposed a tax rate of 0.6600 amidst a staggering $800 million drop in certified values, and they're inviting taxpayers to voice their opinions at a public hearing on August 18!

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Commissioners set proposed Scurry County tax rate at 0.6600, schedule Aug. 18 public hearing
Scurry County Commissioners voted to set a proposed ad valorem tax rate of 0.6600 and scheduled a public hearing for Aug. 18 at 10 a.m.; staff said using a recent Kinder Morgan payment in a tax-class fund would reduce the rate options and help offset an $800 million drop in certified value.
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August 8, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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AirLife Texas has proposed a groundbreaking partnership that promises to eliminate surprise air transport bills for Scurry County residents, ensuring peace of mind in emergencies.

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AirLife Texas pitches countywide community partnership to eliminate air-transport balance bills
An AirLife Texas representative proposed a pay‑as‑you‑go community partnership that would cap county responsibility at $800 per Scurry County resident balance; staff requested county‑attorney review of the proposed agreement and historical cost estimates (~$17,343 per year based on 141 transports).
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August 1, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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Scurry County Airport is considering a groundbreaking proposal to install electric charging stations for aircraft, with costs ranging from $55,000 to $600,000—will this spark the future of aviation?

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Court hears proposal for electric aircraft charging at Scurry County Airport; company, FAA and contract terms discussed
An airport official described vendor interest in installing electric chargers—small and fast options—with presented cost ranges (roughly $55,000 for a small unit, $600,000 for a 400‑amp fast charger); commissioners asked for updated contract language and FAA coordination before any decision.
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August 1, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Scurry County takes a bold step towards innovation by designating nearly 2,000 acres for a proposed AI/data center, igniting community discussions on its potential impact!

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Scurry County designates 1,975‑acre Covey Road reinvestment zone after public hearing on proposed AI/data center
After a public hearing with hours of questions about water, noise and traffic, Scurry County commissioners voted to designate roughly 1,975 acres as Covey Road Reinvestment Zone No. 1 as a preliminary step toward a proposed SP Energy AI/data center campus; abatement and community‑benefit details will be negotiated later.
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July 23, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Scurry County is facing a pivotal decision as advocates push for a 'Sanctuary for the Unborn' ordinance to combat cross-state abortion trafficking, but legal uncertainties loom.

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Advocates urge Scurry County to adopt 'Sanctuary for the Unborn' ordinance; legal counsel flags unclear county authority
A presenter urged the court to adopt an ordinance aimed at stopping cross‑state 'abortion trafficking' and forbidding Texas waste contractors from handling aborted remains; county legal counsel said he could find no clear legal mechanism authorizing the county to enact all elements but judged legal liability would be minimal if the court proceeded.
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July 23, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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Scurry County is contemplating significant changes to its retirement plan that could boost employer matching and provide crucial cost-of-living adjustments for retirees.

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Scurry County reviews retirement-plan changes that could raise employer costs and add retiree COLA
Commissioners reviewed proposals to raise employer matching to 190%, add a 1'2% cost-of-living adjustment for retirees, and permit a partial lump-sum at retirement; staff provided actuarial scenarios and the court asked for further scenario modeling before taking action.
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July 18, 2026 at 3:18 AM
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Tom Dubois reveals how Scurry County can leverage Chapter 312 to stabilize property taxes and make smaller projects more appealing to lenders.

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Consultant urges Scurry County to use Chapter 312 pilot payments to stabilize tax revenue for small projects
Economic development consultant Tom Dubois told the Scurry County commissioners court that Chapter 312 pilot-payment or stabilization contracts can give counties predictable revenue and help smaller projects secure financing by flattening 10-year valuation swings.
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July 18, 2026 at 3:17 AM
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Scurry County is reshaping its budget with a proposed Public Information Officer position and a strategic $1 million boost to emergency reserves—what does this mean for local governance?

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Scurry County reviews permanent budget, considers public information officer and emergency-reserve plan
Court reviewed department budgets, proposed a new county Public Information Officer position, and discussed moving pilot payments into an emergency reserve; commissioners asked for updated precinct lease and capital numbers and to finalize budgets at later meetings.
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July 18, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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Freestone County vs. Scurry County | Counties Across Texas Spotlight Series — TEXAS FORWARD PARTY
Explore a scenic East Central county and a West Texas oil giant and see why Forward believes that the peach grower in Freestone County and the oilman in Scurry County both sustain our state.
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February 19, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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May 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Residents in Scurry County are demanding a 12-month pause on data center tax abatements, citing urgent concerns over housing shortages, strained utilities, and dwindling water supplies.

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Local group urges 12-month pause on data center abatements, citing housing, water and grid concerns
A community organizer told Scurry County commissioners the county should pause proposed tax abatements for data centers until independent studies assess impacts on housing supply, electric load and water resources, and reported a rapid community petition supporting a pause.
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May 25, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Scurry County is taking a bold step by updating tax-abatement guidelines to negotiate tailored agreements with data centers, ensuring community benefits and infrastructure protections are prioritized.

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Scurry County court updates tax-abatement guidelines to allow data-center terms after public discussion
Commissioners agreed to update Scurry County tax-abatement guidelines to permit tailored agreements for data centers, citing the need to negotiate terms (payments, power, road use) when companies approach the county rather than letting facilities come without county protections.
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April 17, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Scurry County is set to receive over $7 million from a groundbreaking solar project that promises road protections and independent engineering oversight!

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Scurry County hears Cedar Draw/Grove Solar pitch; approves framework tying tax payments to road protections and independent engineering oversight
Company representatives for a solar-plus-storage project told the court they and county negotiators revised a tax-payment agreement and a road-use agreement that adds an independent engineer to inspect roads; commissioners moved to consider and advance the tax-payment agreement with Cedar Draw/Grove Solar LLC, and the court indicated approval to proceed.
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April 17, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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Scurry County Commissioners have approved significant budget transfers for senior center improvements and emergency medical supplies, totaling over $931,000 in payroll and expenses!

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Scurry County approves EMS capital transfers and a $931,352.58 accounts-payable packet
Scurry County Commissioners approved line-item budget transfers that fund EMS capital purchases and accepted an accounts-payable packet that included $931,352.58 in payroll; commissioners also approved modest transfers for the senior center. Vote tallies were not recorded in the transcript.
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April 9, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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Scurry County is taking a stand to improve local road funding by pushing for a share of the state motor fuels tax, aiming to lighten the tax burden on residents!

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Scurry County court backs resolution urging state to divert small motor‑fuel tax share to county roads
The Scurry County court approved a resolution asking the state to redirect a one‑twentieth share of the state motor fuels tax to county and road district highway funds to reduce reliance on local property taxes and boost county road maintenance funding.
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March 8, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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Scurry County is pushing for a game-changing resolution that could shift millions to improve local roads and reduce property tax reliance!

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Scurry County commissioners back resolution urging state to reallocate a slice of motor fuels tax to county roads
The Scurry County Commissioners Court approved a resolution supporting state legislation to divert a small portion of the state motor fuels tax to county and road district highway funds, aiming to reduce reliance on local property taxes and boost county road maintenance funding.
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March 7, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Scurry County faces tough budget decisions as preliminary mineral valuations reveal declining production and plummeting prices ahead.

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County told mineral valuations and production are down; commissioners warned to expect budget pressure
A preliminary mineral valuation report showed lower 2025 production and price projections, prompting county staff to warn of a substantial reduction in mineral-derived revenue and urge budget planning ahead of final appraisals in May.
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February 25, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Scurry County is buzzing after a heated public hearing where commissioners approved a massive solar and battery project, but local landowners are raising serious concerns about living next to it.

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Scurry County designates reinvestment zone for proposed 280‑MW solar and battery project after public hearing
Scurry County commissioners opened a public hearing and approved designation of the 2025 Ina Del Reinvestment Zone No. 2 for a proposed Solvent Imaging solar and battery-storage project, setting a separate abatement hearing and receiving strong objections from an adjacent landowner.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Local physical therapist Daniel Burke proposes a revolutionary testing program that could drastically cut workplace injuries and hiring risks in Scurry County.

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Local therapist pitches WorkSteps hiring and fit-for-duty testing to Scurry County
Daniel Burke, a local physical therapist, presented WorkSteps post-offer pre-employment and fit-for-duty testing to the Scurry County Commissioners Court as a tool to reduce workplace injuries and hiring risk; he estimated initial job-analysis fees and a per-test charge of about $200 and said the method has a long legal track record.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:16 AM