Supervisors debate 69¢ tax rate, approve freeze on nonessential purchases through June 2026 Wise County supervisors debated a proposed new tax rate of '69' and approved a freeze on nonessential purchases through June 30, 2026; board members warned that even at that rate county employees and services could face cuts if revenues do not improve.

Wise County supervisors face tough decisions as they debate a new tax rate and implement a freeze on nonessential spending, warning of potential layoffs and service cuts ahead.

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Wise County supervisors advertise 69¢ per $100 real-estate tax rate amid multimillion-dollar shortfall The Wise County Board of Supervisors voted 5–3 on Feb. 3, 2026 to advertise a 69¢ per $100 real-estate tax rate for public hearing as staff warned of a $4 million-plus budget shortfall; the board also moved to advertise proportional increases for personal-property and other tax categories and asked staff for per‑penny revenue breakdowns.

Wise County supervisors have proposed a controversial 69¢ per $100 real-estate tax rate as they grapple with a staggering $4 million budget shortfall—what will the community say during the upcoming public hearing?

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Wise County supervisors confront multi-million-dollar shortfall, weigh tax-rate options County treasurer and outside adviser told the Board of Supervisors that audited balances and recent revenue shortfalls leave a structural gap estimated in the low-to-mid millions; the board discussed tax-rate scenarios (55'69 cents), personal-property changes and painful budget cuts and scheduled follow-up work to set a rate.

Wise County's Board of Supervisors faces a daunting multi-million-dollar budget shortfall, prompting urgent discussions on tax rates and potential cuts that could impact local jobs.

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Courthouses & Crude This match-up compares the rapidly growing exurbs of DFW with the stark energy of the Permian Basin. Wise County, northwest of Fort Worth, is a bridge between the metroplex and the ranch, known for its stunning pink granite courthouse and booming housing market. Crane County, in West Texas, is a landscape of dunes, pumpjacks, and high school football glory. One is managing the pressure of becoming suburban; the other is sustaining a self-reliant economy in the oil patch.

From the Pink Granite Courthouse to the Sandhills.
Wise & Crane Counties prove that Texas charm is real.
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Memories of road trips to Southwest Virginia.
The Pound Theater in Pound Virginia in Wise County, right in the middle of coal country.
From memory, sometime in the mid to the late 60s
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