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King committee seeks taxpayer input
WEATHERFORD — State Representative Phil King announced the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief and Appraisal Reform will hold a public hearing at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the University of Texas at Arlington.
King, R-Weatherford, was recently appointed to the new committee by Speaker Craddick.
The hearing is the fourth in a series being held across the state this summer in order to evaluate all matters related to property tax relief and the options for reforms to the property appraisal system.
“We’re seeking input from communities all across Texas,” King said. “This is a great opportunity for citizens to share their concerns face to face with legislators. I hope we’ll have a good turnout from Parker and Wise counties.
“I believe that the property tax system is broken and beyond repair,” King said. “Our current system actually works against home ownership. One recent Texas A&M; study found that for every $1,000 that local property taxes increase another 27,000 Texans are unable to own a home.
“The right answer, as I see it, is to transition from property tax to sales tax revenue while also dedicating a portion of the state tax surplus to public education. This will be a huge, uphill battle in the Legislature but Texans have struggled long enough and it is time for dramatic tax reform.”
The select committee will issue a report to the House of Representatives prior to the opening of the 81st Legislative Session which convenes in January.
The upcoming committee hearing will be held at UTA in College Hall, Room 100. Directions to the university may be found at www.uta.edu.
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Hannah’s House seeks helpers for court ordered, supervised visitations
WILLOW PARK — Did you know several tragedies involving children have prompted new Texas laws for increased safety and reduced trauma for children of divorced parents? Now more than ever, there is an increased demand for safe supervised visitations and conflict-free child exchange between divorced parents.
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2010 Hamfest set for March 27
WEATHERFORD — Sponsored by the Amateur Radio Club of Parker County, the 2010 Weatherford Hamfest is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Couts United Methodist Church, 802 N. Elm St. in Weatherford.
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Roos baseball, softball rescheduled
Due to Tuesday's local weather, Weatherford High School baseball and softball games have been rescheduled.
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Chuckwagon Camp at Doss set for spring break
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Library to offer Spring Break fun
WEATHERFORD — Spring Break 2010 is here and the Weatherford Public Library is offering a full schedule of children’s activities.
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Annual golf tourney set for April 1
WEATHERFORD — The Weatherford ISD Education Foundation will host its ninth annual Fools for Schools Golf Tournament Thursday, April 1 at Split Rail Links and Golf Club.
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WC raises tuition
Parker County residents who choose to attend Weatherford College this fall will pay $4 more per semester hour; the 6.6 percent increase to $65 per semester hour was approved by Weatherford College trustees in regular session Thursday.
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Weatherford College raises tuition rates
Parker County residents who choose to attend Weatherford College this fall will pay $4 more per semester hour; the 6.6 percent increase to $65 per semester hour was approved by Weatherford College trustees in regular session Thursday.
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