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Hill County Commissioners take no action on data centers; ESD Commissioners resign
By Chantale Belefanti at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
The Hill County Commissioners Court meeting took place and discussed data centers. One local resident said she still has concerns about a data center coming to her backyard. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 30th at 8:30 a.m. at the Hillsboro Courthouse The 12 people on the fire depa...
Key takeaway at the Hillsboro Courthouse The 12 people on the fire department cant help them," said Melissa Awtry.
Why this matters in The Waco
The lack of a quorum on the ESD board due to recent resignations has significant implications for public safety in Hill County. Without a fully staffed board, the ability to pay fire departments for their services is compromised, which could lead to a decrease in emergency response capabilities. This is particularly concerning given the presence of data centers in the area, which pose unique fire hazards that volunteer fire departments may not be equipped to handle. The need for a fire marshal to oversee fire safety and prevention is now more pressing than ever. As the county moves forward, it will be crucial to fill the vacant ESD commissioner positions and ensure that the board can conduct business and provide essential support to local fire departments. The upcoming commissioners court meeting on June 30th will be closely watched to see how the county addresses these pressing public safety concerns.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Hill County Commissioners Court meeting took place and discussed data centers. One local resident said she still has concerns about a data center coming to her backyard. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 30th at 8:30 a.m. at the Hillsboro Courthouse The 12 people on the fire depa...
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