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Texas senators propose new property tax bill

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1 year ago

June 20, 2023

www.khou.com – – 2023-06-20 13:43:00

SUMMARY: The Texas Senate has advanced a $12.7 billion proposal to cut property taxes for land-owning Texans. The plan aims to provide tax relief to homeowners and send state dollars to school districts to reduce their tax rates, as well as reducing franchise tax bills for businesses. However, the future of the proposal is uncertain due to the adjournment of House members. Texas currently has some of the highest property taxes in the nation, and the state's politicians have been divided over how to reduce them.

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History, security to take center stage during Biden's visit to Austin

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3 hours ago

July 27, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Will DuPree – 2024-07-27 07:30:00

SUMMARY: President Joe Biden will return to Austin for his first public appearance since ending his reelection campaign, delivering a speech at the LBJ Presidential Library to mark 60 years since the Civil Rights Act. The event, initially delayed due to an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, will feature heightened security measures involving the Secret Service and local police. The visit parallels Lyndon Johnson's exit from the presidential race in 1968. Biden's endorsement of Kamala Harris as his successor is seen as a significant moment, reflecting the Democratic Party's unity. The event will be live-streamed by KXAN.

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Where to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics in Austin

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3 hours ago

July 27, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Taylor Girtman – 2024-07-27 07:14:53

SUMMARY: The 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off with an opening ceremony. Various venues in the Austin area are hosting watch parties with themed activities and specials. Parlor & Yard on Sixth Street offers Olympics-theme drinks and a “Barlympics” competition. High 5! in Lakeway airs big-screen coverage. Dirdie Birdie provides free “gold medal shots” for Team USA golds. Industry in east Austin features the games with themed cocktails, and Vacancy Brewing hosts an Opening Ceremony watch party with drink specials. Stay updated on Texan athletes with push alerts from the KXAN News App and the More Than The Score newsletter.

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Gianmarco Tamberi loses wedding ring in Seine during Olympic Opening Ceremony – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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6 hours ago

July 27, 2024

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www.nbcdfw.com – Danielle Abreu – 2024-07-27 04:00:32

SUMMARY: Olympic high jump champion Gianmarco Tamberi apologized to his wife after losing his wedding ring during the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony. Overwhelmed with emotion, Tamberi received the Italian flag from President Sergio Mattarella and led the delegation with fencer Arianna Errigo. While enthusiastically waving the flag on a rainy Seine River, the ring slipped from his wet hands and fell into the water. On Instagram, Tamberi suggested his wife also throw her ring into the river so the symbols of their marriage could be “together forever,” offering a poetic reason to renew their vows.

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