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• Conroe raises taxes to boost city salaries

  By Kaitlin Schmidt| Community Impact Newspaper Verified Montgomery County entities are deciding tax rates this budget season after a state bill passed this summer that could limit future tax rate growth. Senate Bill 2, a property tax reform bill signed by the governor in June, limits the annual growth rate of cities’ and counties’ maintenance and operations revenue to a maximum increase of 3.5% from the previous year—unless voters approve a higher rate. Ahead of next year’s lower rollback rate, the city raised its property tax Aug.

  By Kaitlin Schmidt · Community Impact Newspaper

  Sep. 19, 2019

• My father, who art in heaven, | The Poetry Issue | The Pacific Northwest Inlander | News, Politics, Music, Calendar, Events in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest

  By Kaitlin Schmidt| Inlander Verified give me this day a single sound.I kneel and close my eyes as if to prayand extend my fingers into rough carpet knotsso I will not forget my bodywhen I wander toward your distant spirit.People in my building murmur outside my door.The refrigerator buzzes, the thermostat orders the fans,the house creaks from cold.

  By Kaitlin Schmidt · Inlander

  Dec. 29, 2016

• Conroe raises taxes to boost city salaries

  By Kaitlin Schmidt| Community Impact Newspaper Verified Montgomery County entities are deciding tax rates this budget season after a state bill passed this summer that could limit future tax rate growth. Senate Bill 2, a property tax reform bill signed by the governor in June, limits the annual growth rate of cities’ and counties’ maintenance and operations revenue to a maximum increase of 3.5% from the previous year—unless voters approve a higher rate. Ahead of next year’s lower rollback rate, the city raised its property tax Aug.

  By Kaitlin Schmidt · Community Impact Newspaper

  Sep. 19, 2019

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Community Impact Newspaper

Community Impact is a privately owned news organization founded by John and Jennifer Garrett. It serves as a prominent source of local news and information, primarily in Texas, covering major metro areas such as Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. The company has expanded its operations to include both print and digital products, reflecting its commitment to serving a diverse audience. The organization publishes monthly newspapers that reach approximately 2 million readers, featuring local news, events, and community stories. Community Impact also offers external printing services through its state-of-the-art facility, catering to clients across the U.S. Additionally, the company is developing digital products to complement its print offerings, enhancing the reader experience. Community Impact has partnered with Texas Monthly to include a mini edition of the magazine in its monthly newspapers, further enriching its content. Headquartered in Texas, Community Impact employs around 200 staff members, known as "Impacters," and has established a strong presence in the Texas media landscape. The company has received numerous industry awards and is recognized for its leadership in the evolving news industry.