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2024 Community Calendar

Community Services and Organizations

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Recycle and refresh in the new year

I’mgonnarecycle a few things this new year.

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Spate of new laws effective Jan. 1

After the Texas Legislature spent much of 2023 in session, a bevy of new laws go into effect on New Year’s Day, though some have been delayed by lawsuits challenging their constitutionality.

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Taking thankful stock at the end of the year

this, the publisher and editor of these newspapers will be bound for the East Coast to spend the holidays with family and friends.

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2023 Community Calendar

Community Services and Organizations

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Property tax cuts go into effect

AUSTIN— A total of $18 billion in property tax cuts were approved by more than 80% of voters in the November general election and should be reflected in property tax bills that are due by Jan. 31. The cuts come in the form of increased home exemptions, lower school district rates, and limiting the amount property appraisals can rise.

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Farewell to Keiko the Christmas Cat

I said softly. I reached out my hand toward him. He did not blink or move or make any sound. Are you ready for your new home tomorrow?

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The Christmas Red Zone

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Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed

AUSTIN—A half-dozen lawsuits challenging the 13 approved Texas constitutional amendments appear to be dead in the water, The Dallas Morning News reported. The secretary of state’s office last week declared the propositions approved and now a part of the Texas Constitution, while Gov. Greg Abbott canvassed the election and certified the results. One proposition that would have raised the retirement age of judges was rejected by voters.