Hardin County officials discuss funding for crime victims and public road hearing

The Hardin County Commissioners Court convened on July 10, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including community support initiatives and infrastructure discussions.

The meeting began with a proposal to assist victims of crime in obtaining school supplies. Commissioner Young moved to allow donations for this cause, which was seconded by Commissioner Cook. The motion passed unanimously, and it was noted that a separate fund would need to be established for these donations, with plans to address this in the upcoming special meeting on July 15.

Next, the court discussed setting a public hearing regarding the abandonment of a 0.2-mile section of Whitetail Forest Road, as requested by local landowners Chad Green and William Lemus. Commissioner Young explained that the road had been primarily used for hunting and that the abandonment would allow the landowners to install a gate to prevent trespassing and improve drainage in the area. The public hearing was scheduled for July 22 at 10 AM, following a motion by Commissioner Young and a second by Commissioner Cooper, which also passed unanimously.

In the latter part of the meeting, Commissioner Cooper raised concerns about the progress of a safe room project that had been authorized in the previous quarter. It was revealed that the contractor could not maintain their pricing, causing delays. The court plans to meet later in the week to discuss options and will have further updates by the next meeting on either July 15 or July 22. The possibility of having a general contractor present at the upcoming meeting was also suggested.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the court's commitment to community support and infrastructure management, with plans for further discussions and actions in the coming weeks.