Following a workshop on the tax implications of proposed data center and Battery Energy Storage System projects in Archer County, the Archer County Commissioners Court held a public question-and-answer session Thursday, May 21, drawing nearly 50 residents concerned about the future of their communities.

The meeting lasted more than 45 minutes and centered on concerns about traffic, noise, light pollution, property values, water usage and the county’s legal authority to stop or regulate the projects.

On Thursday, May 21, the Archer County Commissioner’s Court held a workshop on the tax implications of proposed industrial projects with a group of more than 50 residents on hand.

Vesper Energy has proposed a 2,300-acre Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) south of Archer City on DeMoss Road and is not seeking a tax abatement.

Google has proposed a data center on a 2,800-acre property along Three Way Road. County officials said discussions regarding a possible tax abatement are still in the early stages.

Over 40 Holliday community members attended the Holliday ISD School Board meeting on Monday, May 11 to express their support for current Holliday High School softball coach Billy Arbogast after a vacancy for his position was posted on Region 9’s website that same Monday.
During the open forum portion of the meeting, several parents, current, and former Holliday athletes and students gave their personal testimonies regarding Coach Arbogast.