Visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find a link to your local property tax database on which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including information regarding the amount of taxes that each entity that taxes your property will impose if the entity adopts its proposed tax rate.
Pattern of abuse at Texas juvenile facilities
A federal investigation into five state facilities concluded children in custody face excessive force, sexual abuse and a lack of vital services, The Dallas Morning News reported.
Week of July 23-29, 2024
Misdemeanor Arrests
• Chad Joseph Harris, 35, Canadian; criminal trespass and expired registration (02/22); 07/24/24; HCSO
Felony Arrests
• Chad Joseph Harris, 35, Canadian; criminal mischief greater than $2,500, less than $30,000; 07/24/24; HCSO
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Expanded passenger rail again on the table
A huge pot of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion are prompting some Texas officials to again consider expanding passenger rail in Texas, according to The Texas Standard.
Congress set aside $66 billion three years ago in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for rail projects across the country, sparking some interest in increasing passenger rail service between the state’s major cities.
Week of July 16-22, 2024
Misdemeanor Arrests
None
Felony Arrests
None
Citations
• Juvenile, Littlefield; speeding; 07/16/24
• Joshua Kent Watts, Canadian; speeding; 07/16/24
The Texas Climate Smart Initiative, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, has announced financial incentives for farmers, ranchers and small forest owners statewide who volunteer to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices.
PUC outlines consumer protection rules
As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial difficulties, especially during extreme heat.
“Ensuring the power stays on for all Texans, regardless of their financial situation, is a top priority for all of us at the PUCT,” Executive Director Connie Corona said.
Week of July 9-15, 2024
Misdemeanor Arrests
None
Felony Arrests
None
Citations
• Lisbeth Hernandez, Canadian; operate unregistered motor vehicle, no financial responsibility and no driver’s license (when unlicensed); 07/11/24
Abbott demands probe into power outages
More than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know why. The Austin American-Statesman reported Abbott has ordered the Public Utility Commission to conduct an immediate study into why the Houston area has again been hit by widespread power outages.
Week of July 2-8, 2024
Misdemeanor Arrests
None
Felony Arrests
Luis Antonio Gallo Batista, 44, Houston; forger govt/national inst/money/security; 07/03/24; TXDPS-Canadian
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