With budget sessions currently underway, Midland property owners will likely see yet another hike in their tax bill.
Lauren Melear
Ector ISD Taxpayers May Get Sticker Shock Over New Bond
Residents may be in for a surprise as Ector County ISD’s bond committee and the school district begin to narrow down numbers for November’s ballot.
City of Kermit Repeals Bag Tax
After given an ultimatum from Texas’s top attorney, a small West Texas town repeals its unlawful sales tax on single-use shopping bags – the last of a slew of cities in the state to do so.
Midland to See $195 Million Bond on November Ballot
A Midland city council member recently announced his intention to place the largest bond proposal in the city’s history on the November ballot.
Odessa News Organization Sues City Council
A West Texas news organization takes legal action against Odessa City Council in an effort to demand transparency and end secret meetings.
Odessa City Governments Under Fire
Residents question the leadership of both the Odessa City Council and Odessa Development Corporation following a slew of major transparency and accountability issues.
Colton Driver: Breaking Boundaries
At the young age of 23, Colton Driver demonstrates that there are no boundaries when it comes to becoming political active and effecting change.
Hospital Board Incumbents Get the Boot
Four out of seven Ector County Hospital Trustees will not be returning to the boardroom after Saturday’s contentious election. For many residents, however, these results didn’t come as a surprise.
Another Midland Tax Initiative Bites the Dust
Midland voters defeat yet another attempt by local governments to increase taxes in Midland.
Texans Have a Say on How Sales Taxes Are Used: Choose Wisely
Special-purpose taxes are one of the few taxes that must be approved by the voters first, and with election day on May 6th, there’s a chance one could be on your ballot. Don’t miss an opportunity to make your voice heard, and know before you go!