NEWS
Nocona ISD retains tax rate, approves 2016-17 budget
By DANI BLACKBURN
Nocona School Board Trustees approved a budget that is $84,912 higher than the previous year’s during an Aug. 29 meeting.
The tax rate will remain at $1.04, the same rate the board has imposed since the 2008-2009 school year. In 2005, the rate was $1.50 and dropped to $1.33 in 2007.
“The school board is committed to using the taxpayer’s funds while making sure the budget meets our needs,” said Nocona Superintendent Dr. Vickie Gearheart. “We have accomplished this and the budget is balanced.”
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Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
The board of directors of the Amon Carter Lake Water Supply Corporation will meet at 6 p.m. at Carter Lake Baptist Church 4759 FM 1125.
Agenda items include an engineer’s presentation and resolution workshop with Daniel Deweber and Prairie Branch Properties.
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