Local Texas Governments Ponder Tax Rate Increases
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Local Texas Governments Ponder Tax Rate Increases

Local governments in Texas have spent the summer preparing their budgets for next year, wrestling with inflation and a law that prohibits them from raising property tax revenues beyond 3.5% without voter approval.

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National Science Foundation Gives TAMUK $90K Grant
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National Science Foundation Gives TAMUK $90K Grant

The project, Investigating the Philosophical Commitments of University Scientists across Disciplines, will look at philosophical views on the nature and practice of science as others in the same scientific discipline.

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CCPD Chief Mike Markle Received the Patriot Award
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CCPD Chief Mike Markle Received the Patriot Award

The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support citizen warriors through a wide range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed.

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AmeriCorps CEO Presents Volunteer Service Award
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AmeriCorps CEO Presents Volunteer Service Award

Led by AmeriCorps and managed in partnership with Points of Light, the President’s Volunteer Service Award allows organizations to recognize their most exceptional volunteers based on service over a 12-month period or a lifetime.

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