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Nextera representative Garrett Peters spoke to county commissioners about the substantial amount of money their Waco Solar 1 project will provide to the county through taxes and the PILOT program, with the potential to give more money through additional projects, though Commissioner Bobby Forrest stated future tax abatements for solar projects are “unlikely”.

Carl Haddick addressed Limestone County Commissioners, encouraging them to investigate the County Appraisal District’s known but not publicly admitted errors in the appraisal process at the commissioner's court meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Commissioners Talk Solar Projects, Waco Landfill

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 12:00am

Beyond the public hearings for budget and tax rate on Tuesday, Sept. 12, Limestone County Commissioners Court dealt with several matters of importance, including Nextera solar projects and the City of Waco’s planned landfill, as a portion of the site will be in Limestone County.

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Commissioners Entertain a Crowd for Budget and Tax Rate Hearings

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 12:00am

More than half a dozen Limestone County citizens expressed concerns about the county’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 during the public hearing portion of the Commissioners Court meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

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Let’s Travel Club Visits Scotland

Thu, 09/07/2023 - 12:00am

Scotland and bagpipes just go together. The first official event of the 10day tour of Scotland was a welcome dinner which began with a bagpiper entertaining the group for at least 30 minutes. Needless to say, everyone was thrilled.