A confirmed case of measles has popped up in Bell County, so it's time to double-check your vaccination status. Reach out to your doctor to make sure you and your family are up to date and protected.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The district could levy a tax of up to 75 cents per $100 of property value.
Older adults and individuals with disabilities in Bell County.
Property owners who would face a new, potentially high tax rate.
The county is raising awareness about elder abuse, which is often underreported. They are encouraging residents to use the state hotline to report suspected abuse or neglect.
A petition has triggered a mandatory election for a new hospital district. If passed, it could add a significant tax burden to property owners.
The court debated whether to put a hospital district on the ballot. It would have allowed for a new tax to fund indigent care and ambulance services, but commissioners worried about the high potential tax rate and lack of control.
West Nile Virus activity in Bell County confirmed KWKT - FOX 44
First case of measles confirmed in Bell County, Texas KWTX
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