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No Abortion Travel Funding in Suggested Awards for San Antonio Reproductive Justice Fund
The San Antonio City Council discussed the planned disbursements of the city’s designated Reproductive Justice Fund at its October 16 meeting, with several members expressing their disappointment that none of the funds were being used for abortion transportation. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.
Where to Find Sample Ballots, Voter Information for November Election in All 254 Texas Counties
The lead-up to Texas’ November 5 general election is underway with early voting set to begin Monday, October 21. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. See the original article: https://thetexan.news/elections/2024/where-to-find-sample-ballots-voter-information-for-november-election-in-all-254-texas-counties/article_36bb3134-8b36-11ef-aeac-1fa1b41b61ed.html
State Seeks Recusal of Judge Cornelio in Case of Death Row Inmate Over False Bench Warrant, Secretive Proceedings
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office (HCDAO) is seeking the recusal of a criminal court judge who is accused of issuing a false bench warrant, engaging in secretive proceedings, and creating evidence for the defense for death row inmate Ronald Lee Haskell. According to a motion to recuse, Judge Natalia “Nata” Cornelio issued sealed orders
Whitesboro City Council Adopts No-New Revenue Rate
The residents of the small North Texas town of Whitesboro will not face a 30 percent increase in their property tax rate after all. During a specially-called meeting on Friday, September 27, the Whitesboro City Council members voted 4 to 0 to approve the no-new-revenue tax rate for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. Council Member Su
Small Town, Big Problems: City of Marion Faces Financial Disarray, Paralyzed Council
Somewhere between the lines of an accounting ledger and its vacant council seats, the City of Marion is falling apart at the seams. Ousted mayors, city secretaries, and grade school feuds have left the city mired in debt and financial uncertainty — a town that has two police officers and whose main responsibility is trash
Residents in Whitesboro Are Confronted With a 30 % Property Tax Rate Improve
People of Whitesboro, a town of just over 4, 000 people in Grayson County near the border with Oklahoma, are facing a 30 percent property tax rate increase. Last year, Whitesboro’s tax rate was 39.9 cents per$ 100 valuation. The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year ( FY ) 2025 is 51.97 cents. × This
Residents in Whitesboro Are Affected by a 30 % Improve in Property Taxes.
People of Whitesboro, a town of just over 4, 000 people in Grayson County near the border with Oklahoma, are facing a 30 percent property tax rate increase. Last year, Whitesboro’s tax rate was 39.9 cents per$ 100 valuation. The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year ( FY ) 2025 is 51.97 cents. × This
Republican County Republican Chair criticizes the inspector for supporting college campuses with early voting locations
A tussle has broken out between people of the Tarrant County Republican Party (TCGOP) with less than two weeks until the election. Last month, party president Bo French sent a letter of call to action before the commissioners court’s decision to vote on a list of early voting locations. He urged Tarrant County Republican people
Kerrville Electioneering, Solicitation Ordinances Partially Blocked by Court
On constitutional grounds, Liberty in Action ( LIA ) Network, its director, Terri Hall, and volunteer Rachel Vickers filed a motion for a preliminary injunction challenging the electioneering and solicitation ordinances. × This section requires Browser. You must have Javascript in order to learn advanced content. Choose help it in your website settings. See the
Smithville City Council Approves Property Tax Increase Amid State Legislator’s Criticism
Opponents of a double-digit percent tax rate increase in Smithville, including state Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-Smithville ), succeeded in forcing the city government to adopt a lowered rate in future fiscal year’s budget. A 7.2 percent increase in the property tax rate, in contrast to the general tax increase, and a reduction of the individual
A” sanctuary city design” resolution that blocks personal annexation is a Texas senator’s attack on a college station
Two landowners ‘ requests to rely on a state law that would let them leave the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction ( ETJ) and avoid the regulations that come with it were specifically rejected by the City of College Station. Senate Bill 2038, which provides people a method of transfer from a city’s ETJ through petition or
The Bee Cave Police Department will build automatic drones as part of an emergency response plan.
A new pilot project utilizing autonomous drones to respond to 911 calls is being developed by the Bee Cave Police Department ( PD). Police Chief Brian Jones made the disclosure during an exam and presentation. × This section requires Browser. For you to be able to read subscription information, Javascript is necessary. Choose help it
