State legislation could cost Terry County millions in cuts
State and federal health program reductions threaten Terry County with more than eight million dollars in local costs and mark a broader tax burden statewide. Analysts warn Medicaid and CHIP cuts could remove hundreds of thousands from coverage, raise premiums, and reduce federal funds, worsening local care and taxes.
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Terry County
Center For Public Policy Priorities
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas Department of Human Services
Impact of state revenue shifts on Texas economy
The Perryman Group estimates that for every $1 of state revenue taken from CHIP and Medicaid local taxes rise 0.51, insurance premiums 1.34, and retail sales fall 1.77. Individuals incur 1.01 in out-of-pocket tax and insurance increases with total losses of 3.38. Businesses face 1.58 in out-of-pocket costs and 10.28 in total revenue losses. Health care providers incur 0.53 direct uncompensated losses with induced costs of 0.62 from reduced insurance coverage.
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Texas
Ray Perryman
Perryman
Brownfield and Terry County sales tax revenue year end view
Sales tax in Brownfield and Terry County started slow with October to December drops of 10.38, 12.55 and 7.67 percent, then rose 13.6, 10.88 and 7.36 percent from January to March. By April, revenue matched last year within 0.65 percent, leaving the year to date down 0.29 percent overall.
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Brownfield
Terry County
High School Sophomore Wins Two State Baking Scholarships
Jasmin Estrada, a BHS Sophomore, captured first place at the State VICA Commercial Baking competition in Dallas, earning a $12,000 scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America and a $3,000 scholarship to the Art Institute in Dallas. Her teacher Beth Brian praised her rigor and early start in Silver Spoons, noting she beat contestants from Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Corpus Christi. The victory also earned national competition eligibility in Kansas City, Kansas, with potential further scholarships.
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BHS
Jasmin Estrada
Jasmin
VICA
Dallas
Culinary Institute of America
New York City
Art Institute
Beth Brian
Jasmine
Brian
Houston
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Kansas City
Brownfield High School
New York
Kans
April Is Not the Cruelest Month for Texas Budget
Opinion column laments proposed Texas legislative cuts in education and public services. The author warns that no new taxes mask deeper budget shortfalls harming books, teacher benefits, sewers, parks, elder care, and mental health programs, risking harm to thousands of children and communities. May bring deeper cuts and consequences.
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Lynn Brisendine Somebard
Texas
Austin
Eisner
A.anaatic
County Commissioners to discuss salaries and contracts
Terry County Commissioners Court will meet at 10:00 a.m. Monday April 28 at the courthouse. Items include approve quarterly reports from County Treasurer and Auditor amend and extend Ambulance Service Contract with Brownfield Regional Medical Center discuss personnel salaries and benefits with County Attorney and consider Poka Lambro request to cross County Road with buried cable in Precinct 4.
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Terry County
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