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Buda Gazette graphic showing the maximum proposed FY2027 rate, its operating and debt-service componentsBuda Gazette · Sep 15, 2026Buda FY2027 proposed tax rate: what the figures mean for residentsCouncil set a maximum proposed rate of $0.3895 per $100 valuation, with an estimated $8.03 monthly impact for the median property owner.Read on Buda Gazette →
Bee Cave Gazette budget graphic showing the two-cent tax rate, forecast revenue and September 22 voteBee Cave GazetteBee Cave FY2027 budget: tax rate, spending and September vote explainedSep 15, 2026Bee Cave Gazette graphic showing the unanimous July 14 vote and restart of public-safety-building procurementBee Cave GazetteBee Cave restarts public-safety-building procurement after voiding design contractSep 15, 2026Bee Cave Gazette development graphic showing three Highway 71 sites, the July 24 letters and the city drainage concernBee Cave GazetteBee Cave issues cease-and-desist letters over Sweetwater Crossing workSep 15, 2026Lakeway City Center update graphic highlighting Main Street construction, utility trenching and the remaining wastewater constraintLakeway GazetteLakeway City Center update: Main Street work advances as utility delays remainSep 15, 2026Leander FY2027 budget graphic showing the September 17 hearing, $447.8 million proposed all-funds budget and $0.417282 recommended rateLeander GazetteLeander FY2027 budget and tax rate: key figures before hearingSep 15, 2026Georgetown ISD Proposition A guide showing the November 3 election, $8.4 million estimated retained revenue and proposed $1.1106 tax rateGeorgetown GazetteGeorgetown ISD Proposition A: tax rate, dates and funding explainedSep 15, 2026Round Rock Gazette graphic explaining the Trails Plan first reading, public participation and areas of focus.Round Rock GazetteRound Rock Council to consider adding Trails Plan to Playbook 2030Sep 7, 2026Pflugerville Gazette comparison of the current, no-new-revenue and proposed property tax rates per $100 of taxable value.Pflugerville GazettePflugerville proposes $0.5436 property tax rate for FY 2027Sep 7, 2026Graphic showing Round Rock FY 2027 budget property-tax revenue figures and the September 10 council agenda date.Round Rock GazetteRound Rock FY 2027 budget would raise $14.6m more in property-tax revenueSep 6, 2026Pflugerville Gazette guide to the Travis County ESD No. 2 property tax hearing on September 10, 2026Pflugerville GazettePflugerville-area fire district proposes 2026 property tax increaseSep 6, 2026Pflugerville Gazette graphic showing the proposed $495.3 million FY27 budget and property tax ratePflugerville GazettePflugerville Council to consider $495.3m FY27 budget on September 8Sep 6, 2026Austin Gazette graphic showing Williamson County adopted a 712.9 million dollar budget and a no-new-revenue tax rateAustin GazetteWilliamson County adopts $712.9 million budget and no-new-revenue tax rateSep 2, 2026Austin Gazette graphic showing $102,000 awarded to 34 food and climate equity projects in AustinAustin GazetteAustin awards $102,000 in food and climate grants to 34 community groupsAug 31, 2026Austin Gazette graphic showing 28 automated license plate reader cameras disabled in PflugervilleAustin GazettePflugerville disables 28 license plate reader cameras after ending Flock contractAug 31, 2026Round Rock FY 2027 budget graphic showing the 42.3-cent maximum proposed tax rate, $684.1 million budget and estimated median-home impactAustin GazetteRound Rock sets 42.3-cent maximum tax rate as proposed budget falls to $684.1mAug 31, 2026Lakeway FY 2027 budget graphic showing the 0.1760 maximum proposed tax rate, estimated $78 annual impact and September 21 final voteAustin GazetteLakeway weighs $78 average tax rise while addressing $1.5m budget shortfallAug 31, 2026Austin Gazette graphic showing Round Rock’s downtown planning award, three mixed-use districts and long-term public investmentAustin GazetteRound Rock Updates Downtown Zoning Rules After 15 Years of PlanningAug 31, 2026Austin displacement prevention navigator explainer for Dove Springs, Montopolis, Colony Park and Project Connect areasAustin GazetteAustin housing navigators expand support across three neighborhoodsAug 29, 2026Barton Springs Pool wall repair explainer showing normal opening hours and 37 planned tree removalsAustin GazetteBarton Springs Pool wall repairs begin September 8 while pool stays openAug 29, 2026Austin City budget 2026-27 explainer showing the $6.6 billion budget and estimated $285.84 annual household changeAustin GazetteAustin households face $285 annual rise after $6.6 billion city budget approvedAug 26, 2026

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