Texas budget promises city raises without property tax hikes, and only one small trade-off

Texas budget promises city raises without property tax hikes, and only one small trade-off

In Longview, Texas, officials are considering a budget that would raise the wages of city employees while leaving property taxes unchanged, a mix that could ease some pressure for residents keeping an eye on both municipal spending and their own monthly bills. For households, the clearest trade-off would be a small one: a proposed 46-cent increase in the monthly sanitation charge. Here's what to know According to KETK, the budget before the Long…