Four outstanding members of our local 4-H chapter had an unforgettable experience last week as they attended the District 7 & 8 Leadership Lab. The event brought together youth from across the district to build leadership skills, foster friendships, and prepare for a future of service and success.
The passage of the state’s first voucher program means homeschool families in Texas will soon be eligible for up to $2,000 to use toward educational costs such as tutoring or curriculum. From 500,000 to 600,000 Texas children are being homeschooled — between 8% and 10% of all school-aged children, the Houston Chronicle reported.
What was it Jimmy Buffett sang – hello Texas, it sure is good to see you again?
Many times, when I am out speaking with folks, I will ask them what the biggest concern is with government. There is a myriad of answers I get to that question, but in the top three there are always taxes and water. The ironic part of that is that most folks don’t understand the inner workings of the main entities that handle these issues. I’ll leave the Groundwater Conservation Districts for another day. Today I’d like to discuss the tax process to hopefully provide a little better insight into the tax process.