Two new campuses set to open in fall 2010 in the Fort Bend school district's far east side would trigger the redrawing of attendance zones of several nearby schools. The... more »

Small tax rate means a lot to mayor

Sep. 23, 2009

Although Richmond's new property tax rate only represents a slight decrease, Mayor Hilmar G. Moore is proud of it. On Monday, City Commission approved a new rate of 78.65 cents... more »

Missouri City may raise tax rate slightly

Sep. 23, 2009

City Council members in Missouri City have scheduled an Oct. 5 vote on a proposed 1-cent increase in the 2009-10 property tax rate, trading additional cuts in city spending to... more »

Daily update: Sept. 23

Sep. 23, 2009

Steve Smith, a former school board member in Fort Bend ISD, has said he is seeking the Precinct 4 county commissioner's post. The primaries are in March. Read more here.... more »