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Homeowners in Angelina County must pay 2% more property taxes


Homeowners in Angelina County must pay 2% more property taxes

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) – Every year, county commissioners come together and decide how they will spend their money for the next year. In Angelina County, commissioners have moved past that stage after approving their $22 million budget for 2025, which includes a two-cent property tax increase. “Some budgets are better than others. This was […]

Bexar County’s budget proposal includes a 3% salary increase for employees


Bexar County’s budget proposal includes a 3% salary increase for employees

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Bexar County employees could expect a raise next year after county commissioners voted for a 3% raise earlier this week. At the start of their meeting Tuesday, commissioners decided whether to vote for or against a 5 percent pay raise for exclusively elected county officials. The proposed 5 percent increase for […]

Alachua County Commissioners are close to finalizing the 2025 budget after a review


Alachua County Commissioners are close to finalizing the 2025 budget after a review

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Alachua County Commissioners are close to finalizing next year’s budget, and it continues to rise. The Alachua County Commissioners addressed personnel plans, capital, improvement plans, tax rates and tax rates in their final budget review. Last year’s budget was $757 million and this year’s budget is about $850 million, but subject […]

Can a toxic exposure protection law break the Republican lead in the veterans election?


Can a toxic exposure protection law break the Republican lead in the veterans election?

CHICAGO — Democrats hope to steal veteran voters from Republicans this year and plan to emphasize their efforts to improve access to health care in the race for several key seats. At the heart of the party’s argument is the 2022 bill that expands access to health care for veterans exposed to toxins while deployed […]

El Paso County loses $63,000 a day due to Operation Lone Star


El Paso County loses ,000 a day due to Operation Lone Star

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso County is struggling with budget consolidation as it begins planning for next year. Officials said the cost of Governor Greg Abbott’s “Operation Lone Star” border initiative was too high for El Paso County. Individuals arrested as part of Operation Lone Star are held in the El Paso County […]