With 63-percent of voters rejecting a 5-cent tax increase, Midland residents sent a clear message to MISD’s leadership on Saturday: show us reform first. The 9-percent voter turnout alone showed that Midlanders are paying attention and holding the district...
After the 11-percent tax hike hit Midland County taxpayers last year, it was a relief to hear county leaders announce their plan Monday to cut their budget in 2017 by 8 percent while bringing in the same tax revenue as 2016. Unfortunately, a majority of Midland...
Increased property valuations in Midland won’t be the only thing to blame for the spike in your next property tax bill. On Monday, Midland ISD (MISD) Trustees took the first step in initiating a tax ratification election for the fall that, if passed, will raise the...