ECISD eyes tax hike to cover bond debt and debt fund
ECISD officials warned a 1.3 cent tax rise may be needed to avoid a $1.2 million shortfall in repaying the bond this year. The district faces tighter state funding, potential program cuts, and reliance on federal funds, with reserves earmarked to cover gaps if revenue falls short. Superintendent Hector Mendez notes a sustainable budget is needed until the next legislative session.
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Odessan Teen Wins Crisis Center Campaign Entertainment
Alyssa Bagley a Permian High student wrote and recorded music in Nashville while performing the National Anthem as judges sampled agency ice creams. Crisis Center education coordinator Tara Holt credited last year’s Boy Scouts win and predicted a comeback, and Holt’s agency won this year.
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Tax free weekend expands list of back to school items
Texas lawmakers broadened the tax free weekend to include more items under 100 dollars such as pencils paper binders book bags lunch boxes and scissors boosting savings for families. Senator Rodney Ellis who sponsored the 1999 bill noted the relief and said families face economic strain during the period from Friday through Sunday.
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