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7 hours ago

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.

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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1 month ago

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.

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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Citizen Portal News Texas

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1 month ago

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.

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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1 month ago

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.

Scurry County faces tough budget decisions as preliminary mineral valuations reveal declining production and plummeting prices ahead.

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Texas Forward Party

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1 month ago

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.

Peaches & Buffalo. 🍑🦬 Today’s #CountiesAcrossTexas match-up: #FreestoneCounty (Peaches/Park) vs. #ScurryCounty (White Buffalo/Oil). A spotlight on local legends ➟ www.texasforwardparty.org/counties-x-t...

Texas Forward Party

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1 month ago

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.

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

Full series found here ➟ www.texasforwardparty.org/counties-x-t...
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Citizen Portal News Texas

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3 months ago

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.

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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4 months ago

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.

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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4 months ago

Scurry County accepts renewable project tax-abatement application, discusses $1.25M upfront offer and schedules hearing The Scurry County Commissioners Court formally accepted a tax-abatement application from a developer represented by Troy Reed of Ernst & Young for a renewable energy project and discussed a developer proposal to structure an approximate $1.25 million upfront payment; the court agreed to consider the matter further and tentatively set January 6 for continued consideration and public hearing scheduling.

Scurry County is taking a bold step towards renewable energy with a proposed $1.25 million upfront payment from a solar-plus-battery project developer!

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