How a state effort to fund Texas schools equitably is shortchanging dozens of rural districts
For decades, the Texas comptrollerโs office has double-checked property valuations across the state, which help determine how much school districts can levy in property taxes. But when state and county appraisers disagree, districts can end up with big holes in their budgets.
Swiss slopes buzz as those of neighbors sit idle in pandemic
Zermatt is home to one of the Swiss ski stations that has become an epicenter of discord among Alpine neighbors. โIt's true, we're privileged,โ said Salamin, enthusing about the โparadiseโ of the Zermatt slopes and gesturing over the ridgeline toward Italy. These seem only minor concessions to the hundreds of faithful skiers who gleefully turned out for a weekday jaunt on the Swiss slopes near the Matterhorn on Thursday. On Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte confirmed Italian ski lifts will remain closed through Jan. 7. Austria will allow skiing to start on Dec. 24, but will limit the capacity of ski lifts until early January.
Rustic retreat or modern masterpiece? Two Texas real estate listings offer luxury living for $3.2M
Here, we compare two Texas real estate listings with the same price tag, but wildly different accommodations. This go around, we pit a rustic retreat in Alpine against a modern masterpiece in Dallas. 2 Scenic Ridge North, Alpine, TX 79830 (HAR)Alpine | 5 bedrooms, 5 bathroomsHome size: 3,071 square feetLot size: 370 acresAddress: 2 Scenic Ridge North, Alpine, TX 79830Contact: Debbi Hester, (915) 252-5753Up first, we take a look at 2 Scenic Ridge North. Sitting at 5826 Walnut Hill Lane, this lavish abode offers some super trendy touches including starch-white walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, and modern amenities (heads up: the master bath has heated floors). 5826 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 (HAR)5826 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 (HAR)5826 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 (HAR)5826 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 (HAR)5826 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 (HAR)