FREESTONE COUNTY’S DISTRICT COURTROOM is being refurbished, back to its original look and adding roomier seating for Jury box. Work began September 1st and is slated to be finished by the end of the month. District Court proceedings are currently being held on the second floor of the courthouse during this renovation. (Photo by Nicole Schaefer)
Freestone County Commissioners lifted the burn ban for the time being at their September 6, 2017 meeting.
The burn ban is an issue that is addressed at each meeting, and therefore is subject to change on a weekly basis. To keep up-to-date, visit the County’s website at www.co.freestone.tx.us before burning to make sure you do not get fined during a burn ban.
Also at this meeting, Commissioners approved holidays for the 2018 fiscal year. These include the following:
–Thanksgiving – November 23 & 24, 2017
–Christmas – December 25 & 26, 2017
–New Years – January 1, 2018
–MLK, Jr. Day – January 15, 2018
–President’s Day – February 19, 2018
–Good Friday – March 30, 2018
–Memorial Day – May 28, 2018
–Independence Day – July 4, 2018
–Labor Day – September 3, 2018
Annual Salaries for County Auditor, First Assistant County Auditor, and Part-Time Assistant County Auditor were set as follows: Auditor – $57,085.34; First Assistant – $38,029.16; and Part-Tim Assistant – $21,750.00.
Recordings of Commissioners Court can be viewed on YouTube or on the County’s website.
Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend these meetings that are held on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. on the second floor of the courthouse.
