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Freestone County saw 10 fatal crashes in 2022, all on roads we drive every day—yet insurers still lowball survivors with tactics Lupe Peña used to run for them.

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Lupe Peña used to defend insurance companies—now he uses that playbook to fight them for Freestone County accident victims. We don’t get paid unless we win your case.

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Freestone commissioners and residents debate data centers and solar projects; public raises environmental and infrastructure concerns Commissioners discussed data centers and solar farms, emphasizing that proposals vary and listing concerns about grid impacts, water use, noise, lighting, and end-of-life cleanup; a public commenter urged lifecycle analysis for solar panels.

Freestone County is grappling with the potential impacts of new data centers and solar projects, raising alarms about environmental risks and infrastructure strain.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #EnergyPolicy #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact #InfrastructureSustainability

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US Capital Wealth outlines bond options for a new jail; $50 million scenario could raise county tax burden by several cents US Capital Wealth presented financing choices to Freestone County, explaining general obligation bonds, certificates of obligation and tax notes; a $50 million example showed a roughly $3.9 million annual debt payment at 4.5% (20 years), which under one set of assumptions would add roughly 4–6 cents to the county tax rate in early years.

Freestone County is weighing its options for a new law enforcement facility, potentially facing a tax increase of just a few cents—could this be the investment that transforms the community?

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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.

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...

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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.

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...
Link to match up in comments below ⤵︎

#CountiesAcrossTexas #ForwardTexas #ForwardParty #FreestoneCounty #ScurryCounty #WeLoveTexas

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Commissioners debate solar farms and data centers’ impact on county tax base, water and jobs The court spent substantial time weighing potential solar farms and data centers — commissioners warned of large acreage loss, water demands and limited long-term jobs while also noting possible tax-base gains and training opportunities with TSTC and Fairfield ISD.

Freestone County commissioners are torn over the future of solar farms and data centers, weighing their potential economic boost against the risks to water resources and local jobs.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #JobImpact #EconomicDevelopment #FreestoneCountyEnergy

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Freestone County accepts supplemental historical-commission funding, delays start of courthouse restoration The commissioners accepted supplemental historical-commission funds for courthouse restoration but voted to accept the money without authorizing work now, citing jail capacity and budget priorities while preserving the grant for future action.

Freestone County has secured supplemental funding for its courthouse restoration but is holding off on construction to prioritize urgent jail needs.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #BudgetPriorities #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #FreestoneCountyCourthouse #PublicSafety

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Freestone County meeting: officials approve road agreements and pipeline crossing; defer senior services grant and fireworks authorization At a Freestone County meeting, officials approved routine minutes and bills, accepted several reports, approved a $100,000 road bond for a solar project on County Road 1021 and a pipeline road-crossing agreement on County Road 340, and deferred action on a senior services grant and fireworks sales authorization.

Freestone County officials have approved vital road agreements for a solar project and pipeline crossing, but left key decisions on senior services and fireworks sales hanging in the balance.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #InfrastructureDevelopment

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Freestone commissioners repeal local alcohol-fee ordinance, approve routine minutes and appointments At its Jan. 7 session the Freestone County Commissioners Court voted to repeal a local ordinance that collected additional alcohol-license fees after staff said state law limited collections, approved minutes and routine contracts, and reappointed emergency management coordinator Jimmy Smith.

Freestone County commissioners just voted to repeal a local alcohol-fee ordinance, a move prompted by new state law changes—what does this mean for local businesses?

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CommunityEngagement #FreestoneCountyAlcoholLicensing #LocalGovernance #CitizenPortal

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Freestone residents press county over AI data center and large solar projects, citing noise, water use and property-value risks At a Jan. 7 Freestone County Commissioners Court meeting, multiple residents urged commissioners to scrutinize proposed AI data-center and large solar projects, citing concerns about noise, water consumption, decommissioning and falling property values; staff and commissioners said some commitments were in writing but enforcement often rests with state agencies.

Freestone County residents are raising alarms over proposed AI data centers and massive solar projects, fearing they could devastate property values and rural life.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #EnvironmentalImpact #FreestoneCountyResidents #CommunityConcerns #PropertyValues

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Freestone County court votes to allow two constables to join 287(g) immigration program The Freestone County Commissioner Court voted to allow Constable Precinct 2 and Constable Precinct 3 to participate in the federal 287(g) program after an executive-session discussion of security matters. The motion was made, seconded and carried by voice vote; mover names were not recorded.

Freestone County has taken a bold step by allowing two constables to join the controversial 287(g) immigration program, raising questions about local law enforcement's role in immigration enforcement.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #LocalGovAI #ImmigrationEnforcement #PublicSafety

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CyrusOne pledges $1.2 million to Freestone County for public safety; commissioners accept gift Freestone County commissioners accepted a $1.2 million donation from CyrusOne to support public-safety upgrades, with $300,000 pledged to Southern Oaks Fire Department and remainder to radios and a Kenworth apparatus replacement; vote tallies were not specified.

CyrusOne has just made a game-changing $1.2 million donation to Freestone County, aimed at enhancing public safety and modernizing first responder equipment!

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #FreestoneCountyPublicSafety #FireDepartmentSupport #EmergencyCommunications #CommunitySafety

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Freestone Commissioners review retiree COLA options; no change to 1% flat COLA at meeting Texas County & District Retirement System (TCRS) representatives outlined the cost and funded‑ratio effects of switching from an already‑approved 1% flat COLA to a 10% CPI‑based COLA; commissioners were told the 1% option would cost about $229,944 overall and the larger CPI option would add roughly $20,817 per year over 15 years; the court took no action to change the prior decision.

Freestone County commissioners are weighing the financial impacts of a potential cost-of-living adjustment for retirees, balancing a modest 1% increase against a more generous 10% boost.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CostOfLivingAdjustments #CitizenPortal #BudgetaryTradeoffs

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Attorney tells Freestone court he represents client alleging harassment by Constable Kenneth Sessions In public comment, attorney David Moore alleged Constable Kenneth Sessions sent unsolicited explicit images and engaged in harassment at a July training; Moore said Sessions is charged in Limestone County and urged resignation or a petition for removal; court did not act on the allegation during the meeting.

Explosive allegations against Constable Kenneth Sessions have surfaced, including claims of harassment and explicit misconduct, sparking calls for his resignation.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #PublicTrust #LawEnforcementAccountability #CommunitySafety #CitizenPortal

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Freestone County court moves toward approving data center tax abatement with safety conditions Freestone County officials discussed a tax abatement for a proposed data center, negotiated community benefits for first responders and local safety, reviewed water-use plans and school revenue estimates, and moved a motion to allocate 50% of payments into a PILOT. A voice vote was recorded; no roll-call tally appears in the transcript.

Freestone County is on the brink of approving a major tax abatement for a data center, but not without securing crucial safety benefits for first responders and local schools!

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #EnvironmentalImpact #FreestoneCountyFirstResponders #PublicSafety

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Freestone County hears extensive public comment on proposed tax abatement for large data center At a public hearing, developers outlined a multi‑phase data center project proposing a 50% tax abatement for 10 years and an initial $850,000 annual pilot payment to Freestone County; residents pressed the court on water use, noise, traffic and grid impacts, and developers offered mitigation plans and studies.

Freestone County residents are raising crucial questions about a proposed $600 million data center, focusing on its impact on water use, noise, and local jobs.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CommunityEngagement #EconomicDevelopment #SustainabilityInitiatives #FreestoneCountyDataCenters

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Commissioners discuss courthouse asbestos, lead remediation and funding needs Freestone County received an update on asbestos/lead remediation and contractor bids; commissioners were told they must submit funding paperwork by Dec. 1 and that current estimates (after grants and match) total about $3.14 million before contingency changes.

Freestone County is tackling a major courthouse renovation, but they need your support to secure over $3 million in funding by December 1st!

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #FreestoneCountyCourthouse #InfrastructureRepair #FundingChallenges #PublicHealth

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Freestone County says it will not release road bonds after XCO Energy notice; staff to seek replacement coverage County staff reported multiple bond cancellation notices following an operator change; commissioners directed staff not to release road bonds until a replacement bond is provided and assigned staff to contact the insurer and new operator.

Freestone County officials are taking a stand, refusing to release road bonds after alarming cancellations linked to a company change—what's at stake for local infrastructure?

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CivicAccountability #InfrastructureMaintenance

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Commissioners discuss wildfire disaster declaration and the option to declare locally Commissioners discussed the statewide wildfire disaster declaration and whether Freestone County should file its own local declaration to access additional resources; no formal local declaration vote was recorded.

Freestone County commissioners are weighing a local wildfire disaster declaration to ensure they can access crucial resources amid statewide emergency measures.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #FreestoneCountyWildfire #CitizenPortal #ResourceAccess #DisasterPreparedness #CommunityResponse

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Fairfield Officials Discuss Bid Schedule and Fire Truck Purchases Fairfield prepares to send out bids and finalize fire truck purchases this month.

Freestone County is on the brink of transformative changes with a new fire truck arriving soon and key infrastructure projects about to kick off!

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureInitiatives #EmergencyServices #FreestoneCountyPublicSafety

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Council Plans $1M Special Fund for Courthouse and Vehicle Repairs Council allocates $1M for a special fund to support courthouse and fire truck expenses.

Freestone County is taking a bold step towards financial stability by proposing a special $1M fund dedicated to crucial infrastructure projects!

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #FiscalResponsibility #FreestoneCountyFinance #InfrastructurePlanning #PublicAccountability

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Texas Comptroller to Manage Grant Program for Rural Ambulance Purchases Counties must apply within 30 days to secure funding under House Bill 3000.

Freestone County is on the brink of a major transformation in emergency services thanks to a new grant program, but local leaders must act fast to seize the opportunity!

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #FreestoneCountyEmergencyServices #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #RuralHealthcare

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County Officials Discuss Retiree Salary Increases During January Budget Review County representatives propose annual review of retiree salary adjustments for financial sustainability.

Freestone County officials are finally addressing the long-overdue salary needs of retirees, with discussions hinting at potential annual reviews to ensure their contributions aren't forgotten any longer.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #FreestoneCountyRetirees

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City Council Discusses Financial Planning for Capital Projects and Retirement Funds Council members review budget allocations for capital improvements and retirement expenditures.

Freestone County is tackling a $4 million deficit with bold budget plans for infrastructure upgrades and retirement funding—find out how they aim to enhance community services!

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #BudgetPlanning #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #FinancialTransparency

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Finance Committee Adjusts Budget By $250000 For Updated Revenue Projections Finance committee modifies budget to $12472001 with revised revenue overview.

Freestone County officials are making bold moves with a $250,000 budget adjustment to ensure financial stability for the upcoming fiscal year.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #FreestoneCountyBudget #FiscalResponsibility #CommunityAccountability

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Department Seeks Two New Vehicles Amid Staffing Increases and Aging Fleet Concerns Department requests two vehicles to support new hires and replace outdated vehicles.

Freestone County officials are sounding the alarm over a critical vehicle shortage that could cripple operations amid upcoming staffing increases!

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #GovernmentOperations #FreestoneCountyVehicles #BudgetaryChallenges

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Finance Committee Divides $9 Million Budget Among Departments Committee discusses budget allocations and adjustments for financial year 2025.

Freestone County officials are strategizing how to effectively allocate a $9 million budget to meet the community's needs while ensuring transparency and collaboration.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #FreestoneCountyBudget #CommunityEngagement #FinancialTransparency

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Police Department Confirms Open Deputy Positions During Budget Discussion Department officials clarify open deputy slots amid ongoing budgetary adjustments.

Freestone County officials are tackling confusion over deputy positions and budget allocations in a crucial meeting that could reshape local law enforcement.

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#FreestoneCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityTrust #FreestoneCountyLawEnforcement #BudgetAccountability

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Sheriff Requests Two Deputies and Two Vehicles to Address Staffing Shortages Sheriff emphasizes urgent need for additional deputies and vehicles to manage increasing workload.

Freestone County's law enforcement is facing a critical staffing shortage, with the sheriff urgently calling for two additional deputies and new vehicles to manage rising demands.

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