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Discussed at the meeting were several topics that have been on the minds of property owners and r... McElveen Pawleys Citizen o

Discussed at the meeting were several topics that have been on the minds of property owners and residents. These topics include property taxes, efforts to put utility wires underground on the entire island and flood insurance rates.

Ashley Carter, chairman of the underground wire committee formed two years ago, updated the Civic Association on the status of underground utilities. In a re...

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The proposed total tax rate is 4 percent lower than last year, at 5.2326, or $5.23 for every $1,000 in taxable value.

The total proposed budget is an 11 percent increase in spending over last year's approve...

The departure of two teachers from Bells Independent School District caused a shift for some stud... Bells teachers not replace

The departure of two teachers from Bells Independent School District caused a shift for some students and an increased workload for BISD staff. "Two (teachers) did leave but were not replaced," said Superintendent Joe Moore, "it's a cost saving measure." The School Board adopted the 2006-2007 budget at Monday night's meeting, almost $400,000 more than last year's budget. It also approve...

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Local law enforcement to hit road in time for Labor Day festivities

McALLEN — Before the Labor Day barbecue produces more inappropriate water-cooler stories than human resources offices can handle Tuesday, local authorities are urging Rio Grande Valley residents to think about how to safely drive to their celebrations.

Across the Valley, police are set for special holiday weekend...

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No one likes things that go bump in the night. But how much are you willing to pay for peace of mind?

An intruder sneaking into your home while you sleep is a terrifying thought, yet it rarely happens. More common are burglars snatching valuables from open garages ...

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COASTAL HOME and condo owners are hot about insurance rates — and when you look at the rate increases, it's not hard to see why.

Property owners are getting rate increases of 100 percent to 700 percent. Owners of a Myrtle Beach condo told The Sun News their ...

The downturn in home sales may signal an uptick in home improvements as homeowners, content on st... Not ready to sell? Conside

The downturn in home sales may signal an uptick in home improvements as homeowners, content on staying put, mull projects to make their home more livable, attractive or valuable.

Upgrades, if done well, can add monetary and intrinsic value to a home. That's good for homeowners when buyers eventually knock at the door. It's particularly good for homeowners in markets where housing values...

You can get lower monthly payments in some cases by getting a home loan with mortgage insurance r... Mortgage insurance may low

You can get lower monthly payments in some cases by getting a home loan with mortgage insurance rather than a piggyback loan. Don't assume that your loan officer or mortgage broker knows this.

"Our message to consumers is look at all the options," said Sal Miosi, vice president of marketing for mortgage insurer MGIC. "In many cases, it's a more compelling offer."

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One explanation is increasing cost of benefits, such as healthcare MINNEAPOLIS - If you fee... Productivity up, but wages laggi

One explanation is increasing cost of benefits, such as healthcare

MINNEAPOLIS - If you feel like you're working harder but earning less, you may be right.

An assortment of data the U.S. government collects indicates that productivity is up among U.S. workers, but wages are losing ground to inflation - especially among the better educated.

Take Mark Kath, for example. At the ...