Keller ISD Asks Voters for $828 Million in Five Bond Propositions
It is the district's first bond since 2019. Most of the money goes to aging buildings and a partial Keller Middle School rebuild. The district says the tax rate will not change.
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Keller ISD Asks Voters for $828 Million in Five Bond Propositions
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Texas Kids Can Draw a Fish for Scholarships This Year. The Special Species Is the American Eel
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Aubrey Council to Name FM 1385 'Gee Parkway' and FM 2931 'Heritage Ranch Parkway'
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Elgin's Hogeye Festival Brings Three Free Days of Sausage, Music and Cow Patty Bingo
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Mount Pleasant's Uncorked Festival Brings a Free Family Day to Caldwell Park Saturday
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Aubrey Council to Name FM 1385 'Gee Parkway' and FM 2931 'Heritage Ranch Parkway'
Thursday's agenda also formally renames U.S. 377 as Ray Roberts Parkway, offers Krugerville library cards for $4,000 and brings back the Haunted Harvest Parade.
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USDA Promises $8 Billion in Fuel Relief as Texas Diesel Runs Near $5.80. Here Is What Farmers Should Do Now
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Harris, Dallas, Montgomery, Ellis, Bell and McLennan counties all reported record first-day turnout. Consultants on both sides say it is too soon to know who benefits. Here is what they are watching, and why your vote still counts the same.
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A New Jersey Cheese Importer Sues Over Trump's 50% Canada Tariffs. Congress Should Settle Who Holds the Power.
A family-owned New Jersey food importer sued Tuesday to block Trump's Section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods and recover duties paid, with interest.
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