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El Paso homeowners to see some relief in school district tax bills

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rssfeeds.elpasotimes.com – El Paso Times – 2023-08-28 15:40:32

SUMMARY: El Paso homeowners will experience a significant reduction in their property tax bills due to an $18 billion tax break package approved by the Legislature. Most homeowners will see their school property taxes drop by hundreds of dollars, providing much-needed savings for unexpected expenses. The savings are driven by Senate Bill 2, which decreased school tax rates across Texas and increased the homestead exemption for owner-occupied homes. The state will make up the shortfall in property taxes through a state budget surplus. The tax changes must be approved by voters in the November 7 election, but are expected to pass.

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Houston man charged with bigamy after wife finds out about second wedding through Facebook, records show

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abc13.com – Jessica Willey – 2024-07-03 22:23:39

SUMMARY: A Houston woman, Tammie, discovered through social media that her husband, Marcus Andra Shorten, was getting re-married despite still being married to her. Shorten, 53, is charged with bigamy but hasn’t been arrested. Houston police found two marriage licenses but no divorce decree. Tammie, his third wife, separated from him in 2019 but didn’t divorce due to his fear of being seen as a failure. She confronted him after learning of the new wedding plans in December. Despite this, Shorten and his new wife married in January. Bigamy, a rare third-degree felony, can result in up to 10 years in prison.

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4-year-old girl dies after being left unattended inside vehicle in northwest Houston, police say

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abc13.com – Alex Bozarjian – 2024-07-03 22:20:33

SUMMARY: A tragic incident occurred in northwest Houston where a 4-year-old girl died after being left unattended in a vehicle. The girl had been with two women and other children in a Chevy pickup truck. Upon arriving at an apartment complex, the women and other children went inside, leaving the girl behind. Police believe she was in the car for approximately an hour before being discovered by a parent who called 911. The girl was transported to the hospital but was pronounced dead. Further updates can be followed from reporter Alex Bozarjian on social media.

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The Marsh Lane Plaza Rebuild Brings New Choices To Northwest Dallas

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-03 21:18:02

SUMMARY: In October 2019, an EF-3 tornado caused over a billion dollars in damage in North Dallas, impacting areas such as the Marsh Lane Plaza shopping center. The damaged center, located at Walnut Hill and Marsh, has been demolished and largely rebuilt. Several new businesses including Jake's restaurant, a luxury nail salon, a dentist, and a doughnut shop are set to open in the coming weeks. Rankin Grote of Hopkins Commercial Real Estate states the area will offer upscale, family-friendly options. Additional tenants include Texas Resources, a coffee shop, an ice cream store, and a barber shop. The rebuild is expected to be completed by year-end.

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