Fort Worth voters approve another 5 years of a crime fighting tax. The half cent sales tax grabbed more than 80 percent of the votes, although turnout was light. The tax generates about 50 million dollars a year to provide anti-gang, anti-narcotics efforts. In the last decade and a half Fort Worth has seen a 32 percent reduction in crime under the tax.
Weekly Economic Update - 02/08/10
The debt troubles in the Eurozone and the uncertainty permeating OPEC's membership provide plenty to talk about for Charley's chat with Mike in East Texas this week. Also, 50 years of economic history in 90 seconds!
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