Hamilton County approves purchase of 10 acres adjacent to county gravel pit

Hamilton County Commissioners voted to purchase an additional 10 acres adjacent to the county gravel pit from Kylan Spurger and Cody Armstrong under the terms of a proposed contract. Commissioner David Ogle made the motion, which Commissioner Johnny Wagner seconded; the court "approved the purchase with a 4-0 vote, Judge Yates abstained."

The vote authorizes Commissioner Dickie Clary to execute documents reasonably necessary to complete the purchase on behalf of the county. The motion and vote were taken during the budget workshop called to order by County Judge James Yates on Aug. 28, 2026, and recorded in the meeting minutes.