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Each year, taxpayers pay more money to these taxing entities and now are demanding relief from lawmakers. Next week, legislators will resume the debate on how to lower property taxes across the state. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is closely watching the deliberations. He joined host Jason Whitely and Bud Kennedy of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. This extra revenue would help pay for education and lower Texas’ high property taxes as well. Texas Tribune reporter Alan Rocha, filling in for Ross Ramsey, joined host Jason Whitely to discuss Governor Abbott’s proposal. Last week on Inside Texas Politics two councilmen offered Chief Hall some advice. Opponents say that legislation that would allow licensed professionals to discriminate against clients because of their religious beliefs is as bad as the bathroom bill. Business leaders are warning that this bill could hurt Texas. Alana, Bud and Berna Dean joined host Jason Whitely to offer perspective on Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen’s face-to-face with a gun rights activist.

And a few want to explore ways to boost the first responders’ pension system, even if it means new debt. Race for the public safety mantle This year’s contenders have tried to cast themselves as the public safety candidate in the nonpartisan race. Johnson said he plans to pay for improvements for police by growing southern Dallas — which was also a priority for Rawlings — through business developments to add to the city's tax base. Doing so could free up general fund revenue for public safety, she said. Businessman Albert Black Jr. expressed his support for more officers, a long term solution for the pension fund and Police Chief U. Renee Hall. “Once you’ve developed that kind of relationship with Dallas, we will retain more of these officers as well.” Scott Griggs, a four-term North Oak Cliff council member, last year spearheaded efforts to increase starting police pay to $60,000. Griggs, who served on the police-and-fire pension board, said he wants to consider ways to bring confidence to the retirement fund with "creative solutions now, including pension-obligation bonds." Mike Mata, the association's president, said the group is not ready to endorse a candidate just yet. Ablon said his relationship with police goes back several years. “Every candidate came in and said they need more police.

It happened at a convenience store on Tropicana Avenue near Decatur Boulevard. Police said two suspects used a firearm and demanded money from the business' cash register. The suspect in the attached photos is described by police as a black female adult between the ages of 20 and 25. She is about 5'8" tall and has tattoos on her hands, chest, and back. Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Robbery Section at 702-828-3591, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555. Read the Full Article by Caroline Bleakley, Nia Wong / Oct 14, 2018 North Las Vegas Police say three people are dead and one injured in a shooting near Lake Mead Boulevard and Simmons Street. The shooting happened just before 9 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of a shopping center. Two women and a man were killed. His condition is unknown at this time. Read the Full Article Security expert breaks down police response in recent casino shootings 8 News at 5:00 p.m. Northern Nevada inmate serving time for sexual assault passes away Las Vegas police shoot Auto Zone robbery suspect near Eastern, Robindale Bonnie Springs officially closes Sunday; visitors flock to Old West-themed attractions to say final farewell Shooting leaves 4 hurt at El Cortez, shuts down hotel and casino Politics Now: 3/16/2019 Black eye, stitches didn't stop Sen. Bernie Sanders from hosting Henderson rally UPDATE: Bellagio robbery suspect shot by officer has died Body of missing 2-year-old Noelani Robinson found in Minnesota, police say Las Vegas police shoot Auto Zone robbery suspect near Eastern, Robindale 8 News Now at 6:30 p.m. Valley woman killed, daughter missing Las Vegas comes together to honor 49 killed in New Zealand mosque shootings Parents of missing 2-year-old charged with murder in her death PRESSER: Body of missing 2-year-old Noelani Robinson found Metro finds missing, endangered 13-year-old girl UPDATE: Bullet proof vest, cellphone save officer involved in shooting with robbery suspect Celebrating Women Special for Women's History Month I-Team: English entertainer hopes his Wynn residency will be permanent fixture on the Strip Driver who crashed into bus stop killing 1, injuring 2, released from jail ONLY ON 8: Starved dog gets new lease on life Replacement chosen to fill Kelvin Atkinson's senate seat Head Men's Basketball Coach Marvin Menzies is out at UNLV Driver who crashed into bus stop killing 1, injuring 2, released from jail 8 News Now at Noon - 3/14 Sherry's Forecast: Friday, March 15 "What's Driving You Crazy?"