Kempner City Council Considers Big Tax Hike to Fund Full-Time Police Chief

Kempner residents could see their tax rate increase by 49% this year to help bolster the city’s police department. Kempner City Council members discussed various budget plans at last week’s meeting. Prior to discussing the 2024-25 budget, the council received a presentation from the Lampasas Central Appraisal District on its proposed 2025 budget. Council members Dave Richardson and Debbie Hernandez…