Commissioners move to set '08 tax rate in Terry County
In a Monday session the Terry County Commissioners unofficially set the 2008 tax rate at 58.4 cents per $100 valuation, unchanged from 2007, with two public hearings slated for Aug 27 and Aug 31 due to above effective rate. They also discussed the county budget, approved three new Ford F-150 pickups for $13,088.05 each, and raised per diem from 140 to 200 dollars with mileage from 40 to 48 cents. Residents criticized Precinct Four road conditions, pressing for caliche road improvements and accountability. Commissioner Jessie Hartman defended efforts, noting limited staff and ongoing maintenance challenges.
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Ronny Burran
Burran
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Ernesto Gonzales
N. 3Rd St
Mary Hales
S. 5Th St
Miguel Jimenez
West Canyon Street
Gaines
Jessie Hartman
Hartman
Perry Brewer
Brewer
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Texas Tax Free Weekend Lets Shoppers Save This August
Texas shoppers save on August 17 to 19 during the annual sales tax holiday. Clothing and footwear under 100 dollars are exempt, along with backpacks for students and certain bags. Lay away plans are allowed, and ten or fewer backpacks can be bought tax free at one time without an exemption certificate.
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Brownfield City Council to hear quality of life issues and budget
Brownfield City Council will meet at 7 30 a m in regular session to discuss preliminary budget and set Sept 6 public hearing on the budget Aug 30 and Sept 13 2007 tax rate hearings a CPA engagement for 2006 07 auditing a public hearing on quality of life and public safety issues a charter amendment election for Nov 6 consideration to sell property on West Canyon Street and Atmos Energy GRIP tariff implications plus an executive session to discuss real property purchase.
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