Some Dallas area child care centers won't have to pay county property tax
KERA
Dallas County commissioners unanimously decided to give them 100% property tax exemptions from January 2024 through September 2026. The commissioners agreed to allow the exemption, but only after candid discussion about how it affects the county's bottom line and State Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas) personal urging for the court's support.


Lynn County grieving loss of tax assessor Donna Willis
KCBD
Leaders in Lynn County are grieving and looking for a legal way forward, after the death of tax assessor Donna Willis died on Thursday after her battle with cancer. Now, the county is evaluating its next move while mourning the loss of a dedicated public servant. “We're kind of getting along right now, just a little bit of a struggle but we'll make it work,” Lynn County Judge, Mike Braddock said.