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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently released the following statement regarding property and franchise tax relief: “When I became Lt. Governor in 2015, the homestead exemption was $15,000, and today, the exemption is now $100,000,” said Patrick. “The largest property tax cut in history has been ceremonially signed into law with the $100,000 homestead exemption as the centerpiece. This $18 billion tax relief package will result in savings of $1,250 to $1,450 for the average Texas homeowner. This is permanent tax relief that Texans will receive every year in the future.

An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported. A survey conducted by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children of about 1,600 child care programs indicated 44% were likely to close their doors without additional funding. Federal pandemic relief funds ended for most centers in June.

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The City of Terrell, in partnership with The Terrell Chamber of Commerce, will host the second annual Terrell Mural Walk on Saturday, Sept. 16.

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