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Hunt County denies multiple utility/telecom permits after resident complaints; court approves appointments and road work
Summary
Following testimony from a property owner who said unpermitted utility crews damaged a water line, Hunt County Commissioners denied a batch of fiber/utility permits and requested stronger company coordination; the court also approved appointments to regional boards, road projects, an evaluation committee and denied a subdivision variance.
A Hunt County property owner told commissioners Nov. 25 that contractors identifying themselves as AT&T workers—later identified by a deputy as employees of Vertex Underground—were on his Precinct 2 land without visible permits, causing a severed water line that cost $725 to repair. The court subsequently denied a group of utility and fiber permits and directed staff to require companies to explain work, provide documentation and coordinate with county officials before resubmitting.
Richard Lewis Jr. said he found a ``gaping hole and a severed water line'' on his property and that the crews had no IDs, uniforms…
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