We’ve all seen the stories about the proposed property tax hike in Houston. These folks provide the details and an analysis of why Houston needs the tax hike. Teaser: It’s not about the money. Remember: It’s a 487!
Mayor Turner handled the storm as well as anyone in his position could’ve; Houston seems united in this sentiment. But in the aftermath, it’s hard to stomach requests to open our wallets further when we’ve watched tax money pay for Turner’s trip to the Super Bowl and a light rail system no one uses, among other unnecessary vanity expenses. Read more here.