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Lawmakers agree on property tax cuts

Lawmakers agree on property tax cuts

Texas voters will decide in November whether to accept an $18 billion compromise that could cut an estimated $1,300 from the average homeowner’s property tax bill. If the constitutional amendment for tax relief is approved, the cuts would take effect for the 2023 tax...

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New book details early county schools

New book details early county schools

Collin County was so overrun with rats a century ago that rural schools held competitions to see how many rats a student had killed – by counting the tails brought to class. That’s according to Joy Gough, author of “Early Schools of Collin County, Texas, 1846-1960.”...

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From Vegas Strip to Wide Awake Wylie

From Vegas Strip to Wide Awake Wylie

In-Sync picked to rehome Las Vegas exotic cats Two months ago, Madiba, Timba-Masai, Shadow, Neruda and Ibasa left their upscale home on Vegas’ Sunset Strip for a much simpler life in Wylie where they will spend their remaining years playing with friends, taking the...

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Congressman says no tax credits for China

Congressman says no tax credits for China

Congress must block foreign adversaries like China from exploiting U.S. tax credits that should be reserved for American manufacturers, said U.S. Rep. Keith Self. Self, R-Texas, has introduced House Resolution (H.R.) 4441, which he calls the Foreign Automobile...

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Another interim attorney general

Another interim attorney general

Texas has its fourth attorney general of the year. Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Angela Colmenero as temporary attorney general on Monday, July 10, following the departure of John Scott, who was named to the post May 31. Both succeeded Brent Webster, first assistant...

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Governor renews call for property tax cuts

Governor renews call for property tax cuts

Texas lawmakers are continuing to work on Gov. Greg Abbott’s pledge to eliminate property taxes in Texas or provide lasting tax cuts. As the first special session of the 88th Legislature concluded, Abbott announced a second session starting Tuesday, June 27, saying,...

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Preserving the prairie

Preserving the prairie

Family honors Blackland Prairie acreage A Farmersville family is on a mission to continue a legacy started by the family patriarch to preserve a rare piece of property. The property, now known as Indigo Hills Prairie and Wildflower Preserve, consists of 49 acres of...

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