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SPECIAL TO THE HENDERSON NEWS
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Tips for Sharing the
a child properly and install a
The board is expected to
trict’s eight-county area includ-
in no fatalities and one seri-
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In other action, the board:
teachers and personnel.
The Commission of State
access
(CSEC) wants to remind busi-
ESTATE SALE
Texas was the third state to
For more information on
again before proceeding.
Small Taxing Unit Notice
will hold a meeting at
The
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on
2018
. The proposed tax rate is
to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year
(yaar)
238337
per $100 of value.
(rate)
City of Mount Enterprise
(name ol taxing unit)
August 28, 2018
(date)
City Hall, 103 W. Gregg Street, Mount Enterprise, Texas
(location)
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Senior
Henderson H13I1 School
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prise needs full-time protec-
Depression ware, tools, bed, Mahogany dresser,
couch, Texas primitive wardrobe, household
goods, Coleman lantern, Old-Blue cornflower
Corning Ware, many chairs, ladies bicycle,
quilts, needlepoint galore, vinyl records, stereo
and radio cabinet, TV, VCR, linens, original
watercolors, twin, full and queen size bed
sheets, patio table and chairs, cast iron, lots of
glassware, framed artist’s signed and numbered
prints, books, sheet music, Coca-Cola items,
Christmas, more....
No credit cards, cash preferred
No early sales, please.
You are responsible for loading your items.
with Kari’s Law.
That means businesses such
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move more quickly.
“I really want to see more
FROM HENDERSON NEWS STAFF
REPORTS
areas, not in the middle of the
street.
• Keep an eye on children
gathered at bus stops and watch
for those who might dart across
the street or between vehicles.
Tips for Children Walk-
ing or Biking to School
• Whenever possible, stay
on sidewalks and use marked
crosswalks.
• When crossing streets,
make eye contact with drivers
alert in school zones as the new
school year begins. Drivers, par-
ents and students should exer-
financially to reinstate it.
Several citizens asked for
" * ’ : “If appraised values go down service operations,
request that administrators next year, it could be a prob-
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321 McNee Drive, Henderson
August 23rd, 24th, 25th
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5
Saturday 9-12
APPROVED an agreement School Zones
• Remain alert at all times.
and they are all hard to work tag the district had expect- 1
with,” said Rauzi. ed to pay. When discussing public hearing for 5:30 p.m. white, TxDOT Public Informa-
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half hours. trator’s base pay as well as the
After the executive session office assistant’s base pay ten
problem is because of a lack of it was announced that Swee-
" ' . knew about it and she couldn’t Police Association represent-
Johnny Fryman council believe that the person would ing Sweeney was asked to come
kinds of crime now that we
“I investigated the allegation have no protection for our
from October 2017 through businesses and citizens."
Many wanted to know how July 2017 and could not find
.” requests concerning the rev-
Another citizen responded enue and expenditures of the
as she walked out of the room, city.
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“I am very pleased,”
Wolfe who made the motion to
city marshal if you do we might the city over $30,000.
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one-year waiver.
Senate Bill 788, also known
as Kari’s Law, which requires
direct access to 9-1-1, was
signed into law by Governor
Greg Abbott on May 15, 2015.
On March 1, 2016 the CSEC
adopted Rule 251.16 (Direct
Access to 9-1-1 Service) to
implement Kari’s Law.
Kari’s Law represents a
culmination of efforts in the
aftermath of the murder of
Kari Hunt in a motel room in
Marshall who was attacked by
her estranged husband. Kari’s
9-year-old daughter tried to
call 9-1-1 for help four times
from the motel room phone.
Unfortunately, the call never
went through, because she did
not know to first dial “9” for
Once the executive session
“I’m ashamed of you, Cody ended the council took action
Runnels,” said Ross. and terminated Sweeney. It
At that point Runnels stood was a 3-1 vote with an agree-
adopt raising sales tax a half- and shouted out to Ross that ment to give him two weeks
cent. The current sales tax rate he never accused her. As the severance pay after a call to the
in Mount Enterprise is 7.5 per- crown became very vocal the Texas Municipal League.
BIMfe&sa
Met in a closed session to school zones where signs are
discuss the hiring of additional posted.
• Always obey school zone
speed limit signs. Remember,
traffic fines double in school
zones.
• Always come to a complete
stop at stop signs. Check for
children on sidewalks and in
crosswalks before proceeding.
• Drop off and pick up chil-
as well close our businesses,”
said Barbara Russell.
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• Don’t be distracted by elec-
" According to the Texas tronic devices that take your
The board has scheduled a Department of Transporta- eyes and ears off the road.
required public hearing on the
said budget and tax rate for 5:30
p.m..
million dollar renovations and never have to worry about it police officers to serve at local . Turn off your cell phone,
is expected to attend Home- again,” said Boles. schools. Boles said the new The use of cell phones is banned
coming night. The district hopes to move positions will help the district in active school zones and viola-
Moving on to other projects, into Chamberlain in early 2019. cover all campuses. tors face fines of up to $200 in
Rauzi also told the board that Trustee Jon Best was absent
work has already begun on from Tuesday’s meeting.
parts of the Chamberlain cam-
for the coming year and set a Our daily commutes,” said Kathi
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He added that he is working an option to save even more Aug 28 at the administration’s tion Officer. “We all have to do
with the company to hopefully money by covering the floor board room. The board is pro- our part to keep Texas’ precious
move up the schedule as much instead of removing, Boles said posing a total tax rate of $1.27 cargo safe by obeying traffic
laws and exercising caution in
Tips for
cent. This however would have council went into executive ses-
to go before the voters at the sion that lasted for one and a to decrease the city adminis-
November election this year.
According to Godwin the
The family of
Sarah Jackson
are extreme by grateful to every-
one that came out on Monday
to support the benefit in honor
of Sarah’s birthday. Thanlfyou
to everyone that bought shirts,
caps, monetary donations and
to everyone that bid on silent
auction items. M speciabthanks
to Sysco Tools, Qeorge and
Diann finderson, Joshbyn ‘Ward,
QC Jewebry, JCatabie Ter-
titta, TrisbitenKpen, Tachebbe’s,
Donovan’s, (Bebbe of the (Barn,
(Brittany Duey, Mandy McRpe,
Mndrew Dube, Debbie Martin,
Martha Stokes, Sweet Dickens, La TborDe Qabeana, Lone Star
Pressure Trashing, (BrickStreet (Jribb, (Bahama Mamaz Tanning
Hut, (ReviveSabon andChildren s (Boutique, Josh Tarrerfortlie
music, and Jena‘Wibbiams. ‘Winter‘Whittenberg you went above
and beyond. _Jbso a speciab thank-you to the staffofJlushpup-
pies, you were abb family to Sarah and she bovedyou abb. Tfl? were
overwhebmed with the out pour of generosity andbove shown in
Sarah’s memory. Much bove, Stacy, Taybor, Teresa, (Brantbey and
(pres bee Sue.
CSEC reminds businesses to comply with Kari’s Law
an outbound line before dial- make sure that they comply
ing 9-1-1. Tragically, Kari died with Kari’s Law.
before help could arrive. If the existing MLTS cannot
Since Kari’s death, Texas be re-programmed or replaced
Emergency Communications and several other states have to meet the direct access . - -
created a Kari’s Law to ensure requirement, a one-year waiter ^ren
nesses that utilize multi-line that tragedies such as this one shall be granted upon timely
telephone systems (MLTS) in does not happen again, and submission of an affidavit by
Texas that they must comply that anyone in an emergency Sept. 1. Business owners should
situation can reach 9-1-1 with- contact their MLTS provider to
out having to dial an outside learn if their phone system is
as schools and hotels, among digit first. complaint.
others, are required to provide Texas was the third state to Some new phone systems
direct-dial access to 9-1-1 with- enact a Kari’s Law. The states of need to be reprogrammed (not
out having to dial an additional Illinois, Maryland and Tennes- replaced) and costs, if any,
digit such as a 9 first before get- see have passed similar legisla- should be minimal.
ting an outside line. Providers tion. And most recently, Kari’s
of multi-line telephone systems Law was passed at the federal the history of Kari’s Law, the
have until Sept. 1 to comply or level and signed by President requirements to comply, or to - .
must otherwise to submit to a Trump in 2017. That means all request a waiver, please visit an . nS. t ana
business in every state must www.texas911.org/KarisLaw. again before proceeding.
— —- — -—- ——- — — -------j- ------- *3 REVIEWED the district's school buses plus more bicycles,
manufacturers in the county well below the $100,000 price proposed budget and tax rate pedestrians, and new drivers to
The board is proposing a
teacher, Mary Sue Wolfe we are in the hunt,” said Boles. $27.6 million operating bud-
At one point Rusk County
the city got in such terrible any evidence. My conclusion Constable Kenneth Miley who
financial condition.
David Godwin, a
; One citizen said “I have
been transferrecT^from the a business for sale if anyone forms to file public records
Wastewater Fund to the oper- wants to buy it.
ating expense of the city.
Godwin also addressed an
Ross was very emotional
shop prior to the council meet- to learn of the allegation and agenda items that dealt with
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and not pursue raising prop-
erty taxes.”
Fryman asked the council to
APPROVED two budget adjusting our driving habits to
accommodate the addition of
school buses plus more bicycles,
the prior year’s values. on a 5-0 vote, with Jon Best
“Now knowing the actual absent.
property values, we expect to -
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TxDOT urges caution as new school year begins
• Always cross at intersec- brings, these tips can help
tions and designated cross- ensure everyone reaches their
TYLER - Motorists are walks. Never attempt to cross a destinations safely. They can
reminded to be vigilant and multi-lane highway. also help drivers avoid costly
• Look for traffic when step- fines and tickets while keep-
ping off a bus or from behind ing Texas children safe as they
parked cars;never run into the make their way to school.
cise caution in school zones and street. Let us know how you and
• Always wear a helmet when your family are being safe dur-
ing your back to school travels.
Car seat checks
set for Thursday
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yeHhedisS accept theplam ThTboarrthen be^heldirihe^ administration 811 occurring resulting in two lights on a school bus,regardless best location in vehicle, harness
around school buses as daily
able. ity, his recommendation was to interest and sinking, for a total traffic volumes increase on area riding a bi^cle.
Boles said he was returning approve the amended plan.
this month with the updated
plan.
Sunday, August 19,2018 — THE HENDERSON NEWS — PAGE 3
City council meeting gets heated after decisions
anonymous allegation that “I have two businesses for sale.”
Rosena Becker-Ross, city While yet another said, “We
tion. Don’t do away with the administrator had defrauded are opening our doors for all
“We are right in the middle of get for 2018-19, a $3.5 million
the pack of the other districts.” budget for financed payments
Boles then offered one cave- (interest and sinking) and a
motion last month to approve at to the plan. $2.2 million budget for food
the original plan with the
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Board discusses stadium, Chamberlain renovations
Continued from Page 1 pus which is being renovated .
“We processed the required to be the new home for the dis- the July board meeting
documents for the elevator trict’s administration offices. APPROVED the financial yield right-of-way.
company back in March and As a part of the project, reports for July “A new school year means
April. They took our fifty per- the board approved a $47,000 .
cent deposit but dropped the proposal to remove asbestos amendments
ball. There are four elevator from the facility. The cost is
percent. It was also agreed to
revenue from the Mount Enter- ney was terminated and many end the councils and mayor’s
prise Municipal Court, which became angry and began shout- stipend until the city is better
was $169,000 below budget, ing at the council.
Courtesy photos Approximately $53,000 has C^r
HISD approves new compensation plan
more revenue than we origi- budget which was also present-
nally expected,” noted Boles. ed to board members Tuesday
“We went back and were able evening,
for teachers,” trustee, and for- to raise pay levels so that now
mer 1
told Boles during last month's
meeting.
Trustee Jon Best offered the
This event is sponsored
• Be prepared to stop at all by the Rusk County Health
ing, three in Longview, and five railroad crossings if you are Department, Baylor Scott &
in Tyler. These crashes resulted behind a school bus. White Hillcrest Medical Center,
• Watch for children who Texas Kid Safe and the Texas
ous injury. The most common might run across the street as Department of Transportation,
factors contributing to crashes they get on or off the bus. For more information, con-
APPROVED the minutes of in school zones were speeding, As drivers acclimate to the tact Megan Hackworth at 254-
, distracted driving and failure to change in pace that a new school 202-6538.
was that Ms. Ross was not was asked to attend the meet-
financial stealing any money,” said God- ing reminded the audience that
auditor explained most of the win. they were out of order,
problems in an earlier work- Ross was very emotional Although there were several
shop prior to the council meet- to learn of the allegation and agenda items that dealt with
ing as well as offered solutions investigation. potential revenue and expense
to increase revenue. She asked to address the cuts the one that was the hot
One suggestion was to raise allegation and told the council topic was the termination of
property taxes and the other that she lost her husband and city marshal Sweeney.
was to raise sales tax. The rais- did receive over $30,000 from At one point an attorney
ing of sales tax would have to his death and only one person from the Texas Municipal
be approved by the voters. knew about it and she couldn’t Police Association represent-
as possible. he felt the removal was still the per $100 of assessed value. ] ~ '
Boles appeared especially best option. APPROVED an increase in school zones?
concerned with getting Home- “Since the bid was so much teacher pay for the current year,
coming participants to the lower than expected, it’s my
press box including Grady recommendation to go ahead with the City of Henderson to
Ash. Ash funded the multi- and remove the flooring so we’ll hire two additional full-time Slow down and pay attention.
• Turn off your cell phone.
tion (TxDOT), in 2017, vehicle
crashes in Texas school zones Road with School Buses
Aug?28^ The“heariAg^U increased by 24 percent with
state funding since it is based on unanimously approved the plan board room. deaths and some 30 serious of which direction you re head-
- --1 - ~ t The board is expected to injunes. There were 24 school ed, unless you’re on the other car seat correctly.
/ ' consider adopting the budget zone crashes in the Tyler Dis- side of a divided highway.
The compensation plan is and tax rate immediately after
receive" around $1.1 million part of the district’s overall the hearing.
The board is also propos-
come back to the board if addi- lem,” said Boles. He went on to ing a 2018-19 tax rate of $1.04
tional revenue became avail- say that even with that possibil- for operations and $0.23 for
. of $1.27 per $100 of assessed roadways.
Board members acknowl- value,
edged the fear, but were over-
Boles explained that local whelmingly enthusiastic.
property values are around $40
million higher than last year,
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Moore, Dan & Griffin, Ashton. The Henderson News (Henderson, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. 44, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 19, 2018, newspaper, August 19, 2018; Henderson, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1237144/m1/3/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rusk County Library.