The top local stories this morning from KERA News:
Along with approving a new budget last night, the Fort Worth City Council also voted to lower the property tax rate by two cents.
But because property values have increased in Fort Worth, many property owners will likely see higher tax bills -- and the city expects to take in more property tax revenue.
The new budget adds city staffers and more money for street maintenance.
There’s also more money for public safety: 10 new firefighters, 31 new police officers, plus body cameras for all patrol officers and a new police helicopter.
Photo credit: Rodger Mallison/Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Other stories this morning:
- A traditional herbal medicine made from a plant native to Asia is about to be banned in the U.S. By the end of this month, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will classify kratom as a schedule I drug -- in the same category with heroin and LSD.
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