Tag Archives: Taxes
Texas agriculture experts: Mexico may retaliate if U.S. imposes tariffs
Texas agricultural producers say if the White House slaps a tariff on Mexican products, the state’s farmers and ranchers — as well as Texas consumers — could suffer from a Mexican retaliation against U.S. exports. Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump said the … Continue reading
Band Will Be Cut at Marfa I.S.D., Superintendent Explains Budget Struggles
Reports recently surfaced that Marfa I.S.D.’s band program may have to be cut soon due to a sizable budget deficit at the district. CBS 7 reported that the district is facing a nearly $400,000 deficit, due in large part to the … Continue reading
Brewster County Voters Throw Out Recent Tax Increase
Voters in Brewster County have approved a measure throw out a recent tax increase approved by county commissioners last summer. A special tax rollback election took place across the county on Tuesday, after opponents of the two cent property tax increase circulated a petition … Continue reading
Tax Rollback Election Underway in Brewster County
Voters in Brewster County are deciding today whether or not to throw out a recent tax increase approved by county commissioners last summer. A special tax rollback election is taking place across the county on Tuesday, with polling centers set … Continue reading
Brewster County Moves Rollback Election to January 13
Brewster County Commissioners have voted to move the special tax rollback election from December 6 to January 13, 2015. Judge Kathy Killingsworth explained the change was to satisfy discrepancies between the election code and the tax code and avoid any … Continue reading
Brewster County Tax Rollback Election Could Move from December 6 to January 13
Update Monday 11/3: The Brewster County Commissioner’s Court did vote to move the rollback election to January 13. Judge Kathy Killingsworth explained the change was to satisfy discrepancies between the election code and the tax code and avoid any future … Continue reading