BY BEN THOMPSON & ZACHARIA WASHINGTON
Some homeowners to see tax cut increase Senior and disabled homeowners in Austin will be able to take off an additional $30,000 of property value for their next tax bills following a City Council vote to raise the local homestead exemption, a move designed to keep taxes flat for that portion of the population. The setup In Texas, some of the value of residents’ primary residence can be reduced for taxing purposes under the homestead exemption. Local entities, such as cities and school districts, have the option to further cut a property’s taxable value. Council approved the senior and disabled homestead exemption May 30. It raised the value of the exemption from $124,000 to $154,000 effective for the 2024 tax year.
Bryson Farmstead plan leads to noise concerns A proposed plan to redevelop the Bryson Farmstead property in Leander has left several neighboring community residents concerned about increased noise. What happened The Leander Chamber of Commerce recently submitted a planned unit development, or PUD, application to the city, which includes proposals for the redevelopment of the 6-acre Bryson Farmstead property, located near the intersection of 183A Toll and San Gabriel Parkway. As part of the proposal, outdoor activities on the property would take place between 9 a.m.-11 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and national holidays; and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. Any outdoor sound would be allowed as long as it’s in compli- ance with the city’s noise ordinance. The planning and zoning commission denied
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the PUD application on May 9, citing noise con- cerns and the intended uses for the property. The application was supposed to go before council on May 16 but was pulled from the meeting agenda. Officials said over 100 residents submitted com- ments to the city expressing their concerns about noise and a possible increase in traffic surrounding the neighborhood. Next steps The chamber agreed to make the PUD proposal more detailed and bring it before council at a future meeting.
“Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching.” Satchel Paige
Professional Baseball Player 1926-1965, Pitcher Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971
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