Commissioners discuss demolition, RWE wind project, courthouse HVAC and staffing in special session

Jan 26, 2026

At a Jan. 26 special session, commissioners said demolition at the old hospital will begin in February, reported progress with RWE's wind project in Smith County, and moved forward with an HVAC courthouse project with FEMA interest. Several staffing updates and equipment deliveries were noted.

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In a special session at 1:29 p.m., Commissioner Jim Gwennap said demolition at the county's old hospital site will begin in February. Gwennap also reported he had made contact with RWE and that the company's wind project is moving forward in Smith County.

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