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Houston property tax hike will not happen

FOX 26 Houston on MSN · 27m

Houston Mayor John Whitmire secures $50 million grant for disaster relief, averts tax hike

In a surprising turn, Houston Mayor John Whitmire secured a $50 million grant from state leaders for disaster debris removal, preventing a proposed tax increase while addressing the city's pressing budget needs.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 8h

Houston property tax hike will not happen after state steps in with $50M for disaster relief

A $50 million lifeline from the state for disaster debris cleanup has thwarted a potential tax hike in Houston after Mayor John Whitmire and several council members brought forward two competing tax proposals.

ABC 13 Houston on MSN · 11h

'Can't have it both ways': Houston city council to debate property taxes to address budget shortfall

Houston city leaders have the same goal -- to address a budget shortfall, but how to do that is up for debate. During Wednesday's city council meeting, leaders will debate two different property tax proposals -- one that keeps the rate around the same,

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Four Houston City Council members want to raise property taxes by 6% as Whitmire proposes no change

Four of the 16 Houston City Council members face an “uphill battle” in their effort to raise property taxes enough to cover a budget shortfall and disaster costs. Mayor John Whitmire’s administration is proposing no increase,

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Houston Mayor Whitmire calls for audits in wake of $8.5M development zone corruption case

Houston City Council this week will consider delving more deeply into the spending of its controversial network of ...

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City of Houston votes unanimously to keep same tax rate

The City of Houston has voted not to raise property taxes. The city council voted unanimously to keep the tax rate at ...

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City of Houston withdraws proposed property tax increase after Gov. Abbott announces $50M for derecho, Beryl debris removal

Mayor Whitmire announced the state was sending $50 million to derecho and Hurricane Beryl disaster-declared communities for ...

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Houston Housing Authority called a special meeting on its CEO's employment, but took no action

The Houston Housing Authority's board called a special meeting to discuss appropriate actions regarding its CEO's employment.

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Houston council drops tax hike after Abbott sends $50 million for Beryl debris removal

After Governor Greg Abbott announced additional funds for storm recovery, including an expected $32 million for Houston, city ...

Texas Provides $50 Million Lifeline, Preventing Tax Hike in Hurricane-Hit Houston

Texas provides $50 million for Houston's post-storm recovery, allowing the city to avoid a proposed property tax hike.

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Houston to pursue flat tax rate following influx of state funds for Beryl, derecho recovery

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Oct. 9 the distribution of $50 million in funds to communities in Southeast Texas to help with ...

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Houston's credit outlook lowered to negative amid looming property tax decisions

Financial groups are worried Houston is not receiving enough money and is taking on too much debt. One example they point to ...

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Killeen mayor, city manager and two council members head to Houston for TML

Multiple Killeen city officials are expected to gain insight into successful municipality governance this week at the annual ...

Houston Invests in Cultural Innovation with Over $70K in Grants for Local Artists and Organizations

Houston awards $71,500 in grants to 29 artists and groups for creative endeavors through the Let Creativity Happen program.

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Houston officials roll out Zero Tolerance Initiative downtown for increased traffic enforcement

From now on until the end of the year, HPD will perform increased traffic surveillance downtown as part of a new initiative.

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