A proposed property tax increase of 7.6% is moving forward. This change is part of a larger budget proposal.
The proposed budget totals $3.1 billion. A final vote on the tax rate is expected next week.
Further details on the proposal and upcoming vote are available from the source, ahead of the start of the next fiscal year on October 1.
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In 2005, Southeast Texas witnessed one of the worst-executed mass evacuations in American history. Have disaster response agencies learned their lesson?...
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The Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention begins in Dallas as Trump and GOP leaders rally voters, while Democrats prepare their own counterprogramming ahead of November....
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Investigators say three suspects used firearms during at least seven aggravated robberies in Fort Bend and Harris Counties, targeting multiple food trucks and businesses in the area....
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The political spotlight is on Dallas on Wednesday for Day 1 of the inaugural GOP midterm convention. In an unprecedented move ahead of the November elections, Republicans are gathering to rally the base and outline their final midterm strategy. Here is what you need to know as th...
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Today’s Forecast: Scattered showers and storms are expected again for Wednesday afternoon. Tropical moisture is moving in from the Gulf so some areas will see a potential for heavier downpours through the afternoon hours. Rain chances should drop out this evening close to 8 pm. A...
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On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we consider the challenges and importance of communicating with the public about science....
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Hello, Houston.☀️ Hope you’re having an amazing week so far. Let’s get into some news of the day. So, I’m sure you all have been hearing about the Flock cameras and all of the chaos, not just in Houston, but in several surrounding counties regarding their use. On Tuesday, we lear...
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There’s a new No. 1 in Texas, and it’s a title no college football fan base actually wants. A new statewide poll asked Texans which college football fan base they consider the “most obnoxious,” and the answer came down to one of the state’s biggest rivalries. Texas A&M fans took ...
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Your dog may finally have a cookie order of their own. Girl Scouts of the USA is shaking up its cookie lineup for 2027 with two brand-new treats, including one made specifically for your four-legged best friend. The Girl Scouts announced Tuesday that Patch Pals and Girl Scout Spa...
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A man in his 50s was shot to death Tuesday night at a northwest Houston hotel, according to police. Houston police officers were called around 10 p.m. Sept. 8 to the HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof, located at 5959 Guhn Road, following reports of a shooting. Investigators said the ...
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Episode: 2927 Dual Inheritance Theory: How our Genes and our Culture are co-evolving. Today, let’s talk about cultural complexity.
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We have been sold a dangerous lie wrapped in a glossy, high-tech bow: The myth that artificial intelligence (AI) is our inevitable, objective savior. From Silicon Valley boardrooms to neighborhood schools, we are told that leaning into AI will make our lives more efficient, our d...
