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Judge Johnson announces batting-cage nets purchase and staff reassignment at recreation complex

Hemphill County Commissioners' Court · April 13, 2026
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Summary

Judge Lisa Johnson approved purchase of four batting-cage nets (~$2,800) and announced that Recreation Complex employee Kyle Yarnold will transfer to a road hand position in Precinct 2 starting May 1, 2026; the court will rely on part-time seasonal help for the recreation complex instead of hiring full-time.

Judge Lisa Johnson announced several administrative changes and equipment purchases during the April 13 meeting.

She said she approved purchasing four nets for batting cages to be placed next to dugouts on selected ball fields at a cost of approximately $2,800; the purchase was requested by Cole Dunnam citing increased interest in baseball. Johnson also announced that Kyle Yarnold, who worked at the Recreation Complex, will transition to a road hand position in Precinct 2 beginning May 1, 2026. Rather than filling a full-time recreation position, the county will use part-time seasonal help.

Judge Johnson also noted a future agenda item regarding a road closure in Precinct 3. No formal motions or votes were recorded for these announcements in the minutes.