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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1991
THE TULIA (Swisher County) HERALD
CEDs Adopt First Tax Rates
GUESS WHO S HERE?—Santa Claus found a throng
of young admirers watting when he arrived at
Swisher Memorial Building on Saturday. He heard
gift wishes seated
Christmas tree.
a chair adjacent to a giant
—Staff photo
Agent Swap-Out Continues,
Alexander To Briscoe Post
Briscoe and Swisher counties con-
tinue their swap-out of Extension Serv-
ice agents. Ronda Booc Alexander has
been appointed as Extension agent-
Home Economics for Bnscoe County,
effective next Monday, Dec. 16.
She succeeds Lynda Fogerson, w ho
became Swisher County Extension
agent-HE earlier this year. Mrs. Alexan-
der ha> worked w ith Mrs. Fogcrson in
recent months.
The former Ronda Booe joined the
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
and was assigned to Swisher County as
its assistant HE agent m J une 1989 She
has since changed her name, being
mamec to Craig Alexander on March
’Swisher Counrv s motto is the rich-
es .an, and tne finest people.’I certainly
agree with that.’ said Mrs. Alexander,
w ho added.’ I have thoroughly enjoyed
working w ith the people of this county."
The daughter of Wanda Booc of San
Angelo and the daughter-in-law of
Wanda Alexander of Tulia is a graduate
of Seminole High School and earned a
bachelor of science degree in home
economics from Texas Tech Unviersity.
She also holds a home economics
teacher certificate.
She w as the recipient of several hon-
ors while studying at Texas Tech Uni-
versity, qualifying for the Dean’s Honor
List two semesters and the President s
List two semesters, was 1987 Outstand-
ing College Student, was 1987 Out-
standing Judge, Texas Tech Meat Judg-
ing Team, was chosen for the Jewell
Taylor Scholarship in 1987 and re-
ceived the Aabrev Russell Scholarship
in 1985.
A member of Texas Association of
Extension Home Economists and Texas
tk
Throughout the state, the 188 county education districts
(CEDs) have adopted their 1991 tax rates for the first time. The
average CED tax rate is almost 80 cents per $100 of property
value. The adopted CED rates range from a low of almost 52
cents to a high of almost 99 cents for each $100 of property
value.
Twelve CEDs adopted rates of less than 72 cents includ-
ing Swisher County. Most of these CEDs are located in the
High Plains and Panhandle. Nine CEDs adopted rates of 90
cents or more, with most of these districts in Central Texas.
The Swisher CED, made up of the three school districts
of Swisher County, set a tax rate of 69 cents per $ 1 (X)
valuation.
Rates can vary based on a variety of factors, most dealing
w ith tax base changes from 1990 to 1991. The CEDs raise their
required 1991 taxes based on the state’s 1990 property value
study but levy their taxes on local 1991 values. Therefore,
differences between total 1991 local tax roll values and the
state’s determination of 1990 total value can affect the lax rate.
The 1991 Swisher county tax base increased significantly in
1991 due to the construction of the Swisher County Jail
Facility as well as an increase in utility valuations. This
resulted in a lower CED tax rate than typical across the state.
Some CEDs sustained greater losses than others in tax-
able value for the new optional homestead exemptions. Where
homes account for the largest category of property, or where
a larger percentage of homeowners receive the ovcr-65 ex-
emption, the CEDs experienced a greater drop in value and,
thus, an increase in the tax rate.
This optional increase in homestead and over-65 exemp-
tions was offset in the Swisher CED by the increase in the tax
base. Another factor that decreased the taxes of Swisher CED
property owners in 1991 was the vote for the CED not to tax
vehicles, travel trailers, boats, and airplanes.
Average total tax rates for Texas school districts rose
from $1.06 last year to $1.20 this year. The three Swisher
school districts set their rates at an amount which added to the
CED’s 69 cents would equal the same tax rate as had been
adopted in 1990. Thus, the combined rate for Happy ISD
(S.277) and the CED ( 69 cents) in 1991 equaled the 1990
Happy ISD rate of 96.7 cents thcTulia ISD rate of 33 cents plus
the CED rate of 69 cents equaled the 1991 Tulia ISD rate of
$ 1.02; the Kress IS D rate of 35 cents plus the CED rate of 69
cents equaled llic 1990 rate of $1.04.
This stabilization of taxes was not the case in the vast
majority of Texas school districts. Seminole ISD went from a
1990 tax rate of 31 cents to a total of 94.8 cents in 1991; they
arc among 25 school districts in one CED which has a rate of
78.2 cents. Kcndleton ISD in Fort Bend County went from a
1990 tax rate of $1.6252 to a combined rate of $1.8892.
Tulia ISD Superintendent Mike Vinyard serves as the
Swisher CED administrator. Those serving on the CED Board
of Trustees arc Jcanctt Herring representing Tulia ISD,
Stephen Barrett representing Kress ISD, and Larry Stevens
representing Happy ISD. The Swisher County Appraisal
District collects and distributes the CED taxes.
At the end of November, the percentage of taxes col-
lected for all entities was considerably less than at the same
time in 1990, according to Chief Appraiser Rose Lee Powell.
Two Simple Assault Matters Result
In Minor Injuries To Local Females
North Plains Textile *Selling
All We Can Produce Right Now'
RONDA BOOE ALEXANDER
Association of Extension 4-H Agents,
Mrs. Alexander was selected for inclu-
sion in the 1991 Outstanding Young
Women of America.
She joins Extension Agent-Agricul-
ture Scott Strawn, who recently trans-
ferred to Briscoe County, and Martha
Cavitt secretary, on that county's
Extension Service staff.
Charges were pending earlier this
week against a male suspect and another
case remained under investigation in
two unrelated "simple assault" matters
reported to local police.
A 21-year-old female sustained mi-
nor injuries to the right side of her face
about 1 a.m. Sunday during a dance at
the National Guard Armory. The matter
allegedly stemmed from a criminal
mischief case in which two tires were
slashed on a 1977 Cadillac four-door.
The vehicle also was scratched and
damage was placed at approximately
SI 56.
Three hours later, at 4 a.m. Sunday, a
second simple assault was investigated
Latest Highland Heroes Revealed
North Plains Textile has "received
some nice orders" recently, according to
President Mall Murff.
The firm’s mote plant is "doing fine.
We re selling all we can produce in a
week right now."
Murff said our filter plant has been
consuming everything we've been spin-
ning the last two or three weeks."
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Seventeen persons are presently
employed by the firm.
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Highland Heroes for the month of
November have been announced by
Principal Bill Hicks. Students selected
this month are featured on a special
psotcr on display at Highland Elemen-
tary, will receive a button identifying
them as a "HERO", and will be treated to
a lunch with their principal.
The November Highland Heroes are:
Liliana Rodriguez, ECE (A.M.),
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mano Ro-
driguez; Tiffany Blevins, kindergarten,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blev-
ins; Kellie Beth Daniels, first grade,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny
Daniels; Ivonnc Arvizo, second grade,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guadalupe
Arvizo; Jenny Rogers, third grade,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Rogers.
Students become eligible for the
monthly drawing by demonstrating
good citizenship, obeying all building
rules, turning in all school work and
using good manners.
by police at 300 S. Donley. This was the
outgrowth of a domestic disturbance. A
22-year-old female sustained a "slight
bruise on her left jaw." This is the crime
in which charges were pending.
Also countinuing is an investigation
into the report of sexual assault on a
child. The matter allegedly happened
Nov. 25 but was not reported until Dec.
2.
Information in a case reported early
last week has been turned over to juve-
nile authorities. An 11-year-old male
subject is suspected of stealing $ 1 (X)
from a teacher’s purse.
BUSY SATURDAY
In addition to the Saturday night-
Sunday morning disturbances, local law
agencies were involved for some time in
the shooting death of Lucricia Ramirez
about 12:35 p.m. Saturday at her resi-
dence in the 600 block of SE 7lh.
Based on information garnered by
officers and the coroner’s report, Justice
of the Peace Marie Rucker ruled the
•death as being the result of a self-in-
flicted gunshot wound. The weapon was
a .410 shotgun.
Two men in the same vehicle were
arrested on alcohol-related charges at 1
a.m. Monday. The driver of the vehicle,
which was stopped at the Highway 86-
87 intersection by a police officer, was
charged with driving while intoxicated
(DWI). Public intoxication and failure
to identify were charges preferred
against the companion.
This was the second DWI arrest made
at this location within a week.
Police arrested one individual on a
Cass County warrant issued for non-
support and another on justice of the
peace warrants.
Seventy-four incidents were reported
during the week ending Monday after-
noon.
News Briefs
COURTHOUSE YULE OPEN
HOUSE—Swisher County officials
and employees invite the public to
open house and refreshments, Fri-
day, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
•
TURKEYS, HAMS, FRUITS OF-
FERED — Tulia FFA Chapter is of-
fering smoked turkeys smoked hams
and fruit for the holidays. The fruit
includes apples oranges and grape-
fruits. Orders can be placed through
any FFA member or by leaving a
message with Advisor Kerry Gardner
at Tulia High School by phoning 995-
3122.
NOVEMBER HIGHLAND HEROES—Highland Elementary School
Heroes for the month of November are (L-R) Jenny Rogers, Ivonne
Arvizo, Kellie Beth Daniels, Liliana Rodriguez and Tiffany Blevins.
—Courtesy photo
THE TELCDT ADVANTAGE
To Cotton Marketing in 1991-92
Recently, the Adjusted World Price (AWP) for cotton fell below the base loan rate, throwing a new twist In cotton marketing. As provided
In the 1990 Farm Bill, this development gives cotton growers two options In marketing their loan-eligible bales.
These are:
1. Placing the cotton into the government loan and marketing the equities. Cotton can be redeemed at the lower AWP, and all
storage charges are waived.
OR
2. Electing to forego the loan in exchange for a Producer Option Payment (POP), which Is the difference between the base loan
and the AWT.
IELC3I is the BEST WAY for growers to market their cotton this season,
offering these advantages:
• SECURITY
Growers who sell equities on TElCDT know that they will not be responsible to CCC for storage and
forfeiture charges if the cotton eventually forfeits to CCC.
• SPEED AND CONVENIENCE
When growers forego the loan, TELCDT can apply for the POP on their behalf such that when they sell
their cotton on TElCDT they receive their lint proceeds “PLUS" the POP. normally within 24 hours.
• ACCESS
TElCDT gives growers access to more than 50 cotton buyers every day.
See Your Ginner TODAY
TELCDT — the Window of the Market Place
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OPEN HOUSE DISCUSSION—V. H. Harman (second from right) ges-
tures during a discussion at the Industrial foundation open house
Thursday morning. Pictured (L-R) are Lyle Robinson, Steve Rohde,
Luther Robinson (back to camera), Harman and Mike Criswell.
—Staff photo
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Reynolds, Jim. The Tulia Herald (Tulia, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 12, 1991, newspaper, December 12, 1991; Tulia, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth507492/m1/4/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Swisher County Library.