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Texas voters elect appraisal board members for the first time – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
SUMMARY: Texas voters are now directly choosing members for the property tax appraisal boards, thanks to a new state law passed in 2023. These boards oversee the appraisal process but do not determine property values. Appraisal districts must appraise property at full market value, and all taxing units in the county must use these appraisals when collecting taxes. Elections for various Central Appraisal Boards in Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, and Collin counties recently took place. These boards consist of appointed and elected members who work to ensure a fair and accurate property appraisal process. The creation of central appraisal districts in 1981 aimed to simplify and standardize the property valuation process for property owners.
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Woman arrested, 2 others accused looting Hurricane Beryl-ravaged Westchase area apartments
SUMMARY: Police in Houston have arrested 61-year-old Tamara Brown for allegedly breaking into multiple Westchase-area apartments damaged by Hurricane Beryl. Brown reportedly worked with two others, who remain at large. A man from Woodlake Oaks Apartments had to evacuate after his roof caved in and subsequently reported a burglary where thieves took electronics. Eyewitnesses found several garbage bags filled with potential stolen items outside the complex. In the Westbury neighborhood, Victoria Ma returned home to find her residence burglarized after losing power due to the hurricane. Brown was released on a $10,000 bond and ordered to stay 200 feet away from the complex.
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Weekend I-45 closures announced in Houston area this weekend, delays expected
SUMMARY: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced multiple I-45 closures in Houston this weekend. While Highway 59 closures are postponed, I-45 closures will remain through the weekend. Key closures include the I-45 Gulf frontage road from Broad Street to Griggs Road and several lanes and ramps at I-45 North near Beltway 8. Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes. Closures are subject to weather, and updates are available on the Houston TranStar website or TxDOT’s social media. The closures will last from Friday night, July 26, through early Monday, July 29.
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16-year-old who took bullet for stepmom in Deer Park carjacking speaks to ABC13, says he has no anger toward suspect
SUMMARY: In Deer Park, Texas, a 16-year-old named William Hammond was shot in the chest while defending his stepmother during a carjacking. The suspect, 28-year-old Matthew Hubbard, fired at Hammond before stealing their vehicle and leading police on a high-speed chase. Miraculously, Hammond was able to walk just three days after the incident, overcoming significant injuries. Despite his ordeal, Hammond expressed no anger towards Hubbard and attributed his recovery to divine intervention. Hubbard faces multiple charges, including aggravated assaults and robberies. Hammond is being hailed as a hero by his family and community. For more, watch ABC13 at 10 p.m.
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