Tax rate okayed without opposition

After holding the required hearing for the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, Shackelford County commissioners voted unanimously to adopt both the proposed budget and the proposed tax rate during a meeting on Monday, Sept. 8.

The bigger bulk of the session, however, was spent on other issues, including a possible memorandum of understanding between the two local fire departments, Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction involving the City of Abilene, and additional technology expenses.