The $3,000 resident homestead exemption for those over 65, adopted by Fayette County’s commissioners by resolution, was not expected to necessitate an increase in the county’s future tax structure. Although the exemption policy would deprive the county of approximately $29,000 in annual tax revenues, Revenue Sharing Fund disbursements would amply make up for the deficit. The exemption for the elderly, adopted by the court at a special meeting, was added to the Texas Constitution effective Jan. 1, 1973. It specified that ‘the governing body of any county, city, town, school district or any other political subdivision could exempt by its own action not less than $3,000 of the assessed value of homesteads of a person 65 years of age or older from all ad valorum taxes thereafter levied by the subdivision.’

Happy Birthday, Jack. He celebrated his last birthday twenty years ago Feb.

To the Editor: In the letter I wrote last week, I made an incorrect statement saying President Trump had never been impeached. The facts in the letter surrounding both impeachments are correct in that the democrats used misinformation and lies to try and unseat a duly elected president.

To the Editor: As the only conservative alternative to Donald Trump, Nikki Haley deserves vigorous support from all rational conservatives. Polls indicate that she will handily defeat Joe Biden.

To the Editor: I would like to reiterate the quote from last week’s letter “Support Building’s Reuse,” submitted by Dorothy Stall, Feb. 9, regarding 18-wheeler traffic that travels thru little Fayetteville – “Face it, things never stay the same, ever, anywhere, anytime.” As far as concerned locals, I would propose a bypass to be constructed.

To the Editor: I want to thank the Fayette County Record for their thoughtful opinion column dated February 2, 2024, regarding LG School Library Book Scrutiny. The piece got me thinking.

To the Editor: Maybe we should just pause and not purchase any library books this year? After all, there is a heavy burden of debt in the current school budget and debt hurts all, mostly the poor and definitely the children. If you want to purchase a single book that needs to be front and center to life in the library, both now and going forward, purchase The Bible for reading.

To the editor: Below is the letter I mailed to the school board. I am one of the authors whose books were proposed for banning despite no one on the school board having read them.

C APITAL Highlights Lt. Gov Dan Patrick joined with the world’s largest investment firm to pitch investors on building natural gas power plants in Texas at a summit held last week in Houston.