April 2023

Capital Highlights: Dueling tax proposals in the Lege

The Texas House passed a bill promising $17 billion in tax relief, a measure that is at odds with the Senate’s tax break plan, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The House bill would lower by half a home’s cap on appraisal increases. It passed overwhelmingly, 141-9.
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Kids, Kows & More

The Kids Kows & More, a public charitable organization, hosted an event for 225 elementary and grade school students on April 20 at the Pecos County Coliseum.
Kids, Kows & More

3 contested races set for May 6 election

Three new candidates will be elected to local government boards or councils in the upcoming May 6 election. The Fort Stockton Mayor seat, City Council Place 1, and Fort Stockton ISD School Board Ward 1 have at least three candidates apiece running for one seat.
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