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Home My WebLink About2004-11-05 Euless Articles ' DISTRIBUTED TO; PAGE / OF MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT ' YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR h DATE DISTRIBUTED ��/S /0zk DATE OFARTICLE �d/ NEWSPAPER DMN 1 ■Steve Tenpenny and Kurt South will host a free concert as a part of the Texas Sounds at Sunset$priesin Euless from 7:30 p.m.to midnight tonight at the Texas Star Pavilion,1400 Texas Star Parkway.In case of inclement weather,the concert will be moved ' indoors to the Conference Centre.For information,call the Texas Star at 817-685-1849. 1 DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE ` OF / MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LILB�RRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATEDISTRIBUTED I 5 04 DATEOFARTICLE �� /'z ( NEWSPAPER DMN .. EULESS Art demonstrations scheduled at library Sculpture, watercolor and oil painting demonstrations will be part of the Trinity Arts Guild's Master Works Visual Arts Pro- gram during November at the Eu- less Public Library, 201 N. Ector Drive. Demonstrations will in- clude Augie MKele's African sculptures .and David McCul- lough's spiritual and nature-based .r mixed-media demonstrations.For information, call the Trinity Arts Guild at 817-283-1422. -- .r I m Nui r z aw fi .r ..r .r DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT ' YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS W�I/LHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED_ I S 1 DATE OF ARTICLE A9 ` 01 fi NEWSPAPER FWST NORTHEAST i TARRANT AREA BRIEFS Police investigate ' identity theft EULESS—Two people were arrested Friday evening in con- nection with an identity theft and forgery investigation,police said. Euless police used a warrant to search a home in the 600 ' block of Commerce Street.Offi- cers found documents and dri- ver's licenses to support an iden- tity theft and forgery case, ' according to Sgt.Troy Remington. A woman was taken into cus- tody on suspicion of identity theft and possession of a controlled ' substance.A man was held on suspicion of drug paraphernalia possession,police said._ Fadel 1 DISTRIBUTED T0: PAGE / OF `3 MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGPVAY(2) BOYETT YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADNIIN LIBRARYREF ANIIVIAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED // IS-10q DATE OFARTICLE /0131 I (J NEWSPAPER FI'VST How to calculate your property taxes One of the least popular rites of fall is upon us:the mailing of property tax bills.Homeowners are now receiving their bills,which must be paid by Jan.31.Most homeowners pay their taxes along with their mortgage payments. To help you better understand your taxes,the Star-Telegram is providing information about how to estimate your tax bill. Example:The average home value in Grapevine is$185,753.The house is in Tarrant County and the'Grapevine-Colleyville school dis- trict with a homestead exemption. ■First,find the value of your home from the Tarrant Appraisal District: $185,753 Then,find your taxing entities in the chart at right,and the exemp- Combined tax nates tions for each one.Subtract the exemptions from the home value, divide that figure by 100 and multiply by the tax rate.Finally,add the ■Highest combined tax rates per$100 valuation* total for each taxing entity for your total tax bill. Fort Worth(Tarrant County/NWISD) $3.351577 Fort Worth(H-E-B ISD) $3.242777 Tarrant County Exemption $0 Fort Worth(Keller ISD) $3.229777 Taxable value $185,753 Fort Worth(Birdville ISD) $3.149277 Tax rate$0.2725 $185,753/100=$1,857.53 x 0.2725=$506.18 SoUthlake(Carroll ISD) $3.044277 County Hospital District Grapevine(Carroll ISD) $2.945777 Exemption $0 Fort Worth(Denton County/NWISD) $2.9391 �- Taxable value $185,753 Southlake(NWISD) $2.928577 Tax rate$0.235397 $185,753/100=$1,857.53 x 0.235397=$437.26 N.Richland Hills(H-E-B ISD) $2.927777 County College District ■Lowest combined tax rates per$100 valuation* Exemption $0 Westlake(Denton County/NWISD) $2.074t Taxable value $1.85,753 Westlake(Keller ISD) $2.344777 Tax rate$0.13938 $185,753/100=$1,857.53 x 0.13938=$258.90 Northlake(Northwest ISD) $2.3691 Grapevine Roanoke(Northwest ISD) $2.44922 Exemption 20% $185,753 x 0.20=$37,150.60 Westlake(Tarrant County/NWISD) $2.466577 Taxable value $185,753-$37,150.60=$148,602.40 Flower Mound(Lewisville ISD) $2.4745 Tax rate$0.3635 $148,602.40/100=1,486.02 x 0.3635=$540.17 -� Justin(Northwest ISD) $2.50379 Grapevine-Colleyville school district Flower Mound(Northwest ISD) $2,5238 Exemption $15,000 Colleyville(Birdville ISD) $2.611677 Taxable value $185,753-$15,000`= $170,753 Tax rate$1.70 $170,753/100 =$1,707.53 x 1.70= $2,902.80 I "Represents the sum of all city,school district and county tax rates. Total tax bill = $4,645.31 AMr ' DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE -;? OF 3 MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM IIENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGGVAY(2) BOYETT YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED ll l 104 DATE OFARTICLE Z&2_&11 e 7 NEWSPAPER FfVST ' Tarrant County 2004 Local Local Local // taxing tax rate homestead over-65 disabled Senior Average entities per$100 exemption exemption exemption tax freeze home value ' County 0.2725 $50,000 $10,000 $126,270 ■Exemptions County college 0.13938 $50,000 $3,000 Yes Under Texas law,school districts Hospital district 0.235397 $50,000 $10,000 must offer homestead exemptions Water district 0.02 $50,000 $10,000 of$15,000.That means if your Bedford 0.495 $50,000 Yes $149 ' home is valued at$100,000,you pay school'axes on$85,000 Colleyville 0.3474 $65,000 $65,000 Yes $323,,173 198- School districts also must offer Euless 0.495 20% $35,000 Yes $124,923 $10,000 exemptions for those over ' Fort Worth 0.865 20% $40,000 $40,000 $97,448 65,and for those who are disabled. Grapevine 0.3635 20% $60,000 $10,000 $185,753 These state-mandated exemp- Haltom City 0.54173 10% $50,000 $40,000 Yes $81,847 tions are in addition to any local- Haslet 0.345 20% $50,000 Yes $175,583 option exemptions granted by ' Hurst 0.499 20% $35,000 $35,000 Yes $126,702 schgol districts,as shown in the Keller 0.44413 1% $40,000 $10,000 Yes $214,554 chart at left.Some cities also offer N.Richland Hills 0.57 15% $36,000 $36,000 Yes $131,860 local-option exemptions. Richland Hills 0.436297 $30,000 $90,739 There are four exemptions for ' Southlake 0.462 $75,000 $75,000 Yes $384,547 disabled veterans and for the sur- Southlake spouse or child of a disabled Watauga 0.580763 $40,000 Yes $95,380 veteran or a member of the armed School districts forces who was killed on active Birdville 1.617 Yes $108,266 duty.The amount of the exemption ' Carroll 1.935 $35,000 Yes $369,124 ranges from$5,000 to$12,000 and Grapevine-Colleyville 1.70 $29,600 Yes $231,063 depends on the severity of the dis- H-E-B 1.7105 1% $5,000 $5,000 Yes $132,871 ability. Keller 1.6975 $10,000 Yes $166,965' Senior/disabled tax freeze Denton County 2004 tax rates All school districts,the Tarrant County 0.2548 $55,000 $15,000 $167,008 County College District and some Flower Mound 0.4497 $80,000 $10,000 $229,271 cities have frozen property taxes ' Justin 0.42969 $5,000 Yes $118,484 for senior citizens and the disabled. Roanoke 0.37512 20%" $10,000 $4,500 Yes $113,038 That means the dollar amount of Marshall Creek 0.67907 $10,000 $10,000 $29,607 property taxes qualified persons Northlake 0.295 $10,000 $93,454 pay will not increase,unless they ' Trophy Club 0.43051 $35,000 Yes $187,611 make a major improvement to their TC MUD 1 0.28 $25,000 property.A constitutional amend- TC MUD 2 0.349 $25,000ment approved by Texas voters in ` `" 2003 gave cities,counties and Westlake 0 Yes $780,000 junior college districts the option ' School districts of enacting the freeze. Lewisville 1.77 Yes $194,319 Northwest 1.8193 Yes $141,694 ■Worth noting... "$10,000 minimum •If you own more than one house, ' you get an exemption only on your Who pays the most? primary residence. •You can get exemption applica- Assume the taxpayer has a homestead exemption. tion forms from the appraisal dis- t.The average value of a home in Westlake is$780,000.The owner of that home in Tarrant trict in your county. County and the Northwest school district will pay$19,122.41 in property taxes this year. •Westlake is the only area munici- 2.The average value of a home in Southlake is$384,547.The owner of that home in the pality that has no property tax. Carroll school district will pay$11,416.43 in property taxes this year. ■How to reach... 3.The owner of an average house in Southlake in the Grapevine-Colleyville school district Tarrant Appraisal District: will pay$10,547.99 this year. (817)284-0024 ONLINE: www.tad.org Who pays the least? Tarrant County Tax Assessor- Collector:(817)884-1100 Assume the taxpayer has a homestead exemption. ONLINE: 1.The average value of a home in Marshall Creek is$29,607.The owner of that home in the www.tarrantcounty.com/taxweb Northwest school district will pay$542.24 in property taxes this year. Denton Central Appraisal District: ' (940)349-3800 2 The average value of a home in Northlake is$93,454.The owner of that home in the ONLINE:www.dentoncad.com Northwest school district will pay$1,941.12 in property taxes this year. Denton County Tax Assessor- 3.The average value of a home in Haltom City is$81,847.The owner of that home in the Collector:(940)349-3500 Birdville school district will pay$2,009.74 in property taxes this year. ONLINE:www.tax.dentoncounty.com DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE -�' OF J MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS /WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED DATE OF ARTICLE /��3NEWSPAPER FWST • Birdville school district Tax rate Combined tax rakes Colleyville $2.611677 Fort Worth $3.149277 Find out how your total tax rate compares with that of homeown- Haltom City $2.806007 ers in neighboring cities and schools districts.If you live in North- Hurst $2.763277 east Tarrant County or southern Denton County,we've done the North Richland Hills $2.834277 math for you. Richland Hills $2.700574 To find your total tax rate,simply find the school district in which Watauga $2.84504 you live,then look for your city. We've combined the tax rates for your city,school district,county and any other taxing entities that will hit you up for money this fall. Carroll school district The tax rates are per$100 valuation. Grapevine $2.945777 Southlake $3.044277 Grapevine-Colleyville school district Colleyville $2.694677 Euless $2.842277 Grapevine $2.710777 Hurst $2.846277 Keller $2.791407 Southlake $2.809277 Hurst-Euless-Bedford school district Bedford $2.852777 Colleyville $2.705177 �.. Euless $2.852777 Fort Worth $3.242777 Hurst $2.856777 North Richland Hills $2.927777 .r Keller school district Collgyville $2.692177 Fort Worth $3.229777 Haltgm City $2.886507 Hurst[, $2.843777 Keller1 $2.788907 ... North Richland Hills $2.914777 Southl#e $2.806777 Wataug4 $2.92554 Westlake $2.344777 ..� t. Northwest school district Fort Worth(Tarrant County portion) $3.351577 Fort Worth_(Denton County portion) $2.9391 Flower Mound $2.5238 Haslet $2.811577 Justin $2.50379 3 Marshall Creek $2.75317 Northlake $2.3691 Roanoke $2.44922' 3 Southlake i.. $2.928577 Trophy Club(MUD 1 portion) $2.78461 Trophy Club(MUD 2 portion) $2.85361 Westlake(Tarrant County portion) $2.466577' Westlake(Denton County portion) $2.0741' .�- t. Lewisville school district Flower Mound $2.4745 'A small portion of Roanoke and Westlake are in the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District 1.In those portions,the tax rate is$0.28 higher. +STAR TELEGRAM RESEARCH:SONNY BOHANAN STAR-TELEGRAM/TIM BEDISON DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGELOF MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT ' YOUNG. McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED J/ SJ/D� DATE OF ARTICLE �✓ern ber AJ., NEWSPAPER_§ AL-_Z Mary Shepherd & Nationwide Insurance Is On Your Side ' Mary Shepherd's education includes a Bachelor of Science in Busi- ness Administration from Portland QL' State University. She spent 15 years f in management and customer service. 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F&C te1r� ' sh"IhKmanownwias aim Y rV*VWt=M+1 rlr_.8h*VhQrdJt F y DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE W OF MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED / .5 /V DATE OF ARTICLE �"'(NEWSPAPER E r't �s A Stress-Free Lifestyle Begins With A Professional Massage � s ya. t c t» A.nec T .rr Stress is something that we to them against deeper muscles and all hear about every day. But it is bones,and rubbing in the same direc- much more serious that most people tion as the flow of blood returning to might think. Stress is not healthy. It the heart.D'Ann incorporates reflex- is not good for our bodies or our ology and aromatherapy along with minds. Massage therapy has proven every Swedish massage. to be one of the best ways to relieve Trigger Point Massage: With this stress and tension in the human body. treatment,you might just find imme- D'Ann Louthan is a regis- diate relief is you suffer from head- tered massage therapist at TLC Mas- aches, neck stiffness, carpal tunnel sage Therapy.She wants to show you type symptoms, tennis elbow,bursi- how you can learn to manage or even tis, frozen shoulder, back pain, low eliminate your back, neck, shoulder back stiffness or sciatica. and headache pain through massage Other services include pre- therapy. She offers several types of natal massage,ear candling,in-home massages,including... massage,girl's night out,bridal par- Swedish Massage: The main pur- ties or any other occasion as well as pose of this type of massage is to in- corporate accounts. crease oxygen flow to the blood and Give D'Ann a call today at release toxins from the muscles.Swed- 817-729-3277 and get ready to say ish Massage refers to a variety of tech- good-bye to your stress,tension and niques specifically designed to relax pain!D'Ann's office is located at 400 your muscles by applying pressure Industrial Blvd in Euless. DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE,OFL MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT ' YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIB RYADMINL o BRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR lqDATE DISTRIBUTED_LLLS o DATE OF ARTICLE �C /p NEWSPAPER B 1.1�PS CASA PEPE NOW OPEN! Zotico Reyes & JohnnyEs a par,� Welcome You and Your Family The hottest thing to hit the HEB is now open for business!That's. ' right,CASA PEPE is pleased to serve Tex Mex with Flair! Zotico Reyes, r 3 x owner of Agave Azul in Carrollton, has joined forces with his cousin, , Johnny Esparza,one of the most rec- ognized names in Mexican cuisine,to bring northeast Tarrant County a ' whole new dining experience! }1t��F ligk��Y�atFvfpq�A i�FIEA�q� Zotico has had his Carrollton res- r~q� ° •• a a s w! a r �`� r 4 taurant since December of 2003.It has become a thriving establishment that , ' has been written up in many Dallas area reviews. He also received 3 '/2 stars from the Dallas Morning News. They were also voted in the Hot & ' New Restaurants of the Year by the "- Dallas Morning News.Zotico is also :. _. a longtime Dallas-Fort Worth restau- meal' itself... but you have to save Now is the time to plan and rant professional,working at such res- book your holiday party at Casa Pepe! Margarita,Mi Cocina taurants as La Mar room for dessert. In addition to flan g and sopapillas,Casa Pepe has a very Their banquet room holds up to 75 and Cozymel's. unique dessert that consists of a large People and offers a festive atmosphere Johnny has been serving' the ball of vanilla ice cream,rolled in toast- for any occasion. Call today and re- Metroplex for almost 40 years. In ed coconut and chopped pecans and serve your special day. 1981, he opened his own restaurant topped with whipped cream.It is de- Casa Pepe is a true family in Grapevine but has since sold that licious! Ease your guilt and cut the restaurant and Zotico and Johnny in- establishment. But during that time, calories by sharing it with others at vite you to visit them and check out ' Johnny received 3 /2 stars from the their new place.They are convenient- ram and was named in the the table(only if you want to.) convenient- Star-Telegram ly located at 2051 W. Airport Free- top 100 restaurants in D Magazine in Of course Casa Pepe will be serv- ing those world famous margaritas as way in Euless.Their hours are Mon- the early 1990's.Johnny is no longer well as a variety of other alcoholic day thru Thursday, 11 am to l Opm associated with the Esparza's in favorites in the bar that is separated and Friday& Saturday, l lam to 12- Grapevine or the one in Bedford.He from the main part of the restaurant. midnight.They are closed Sunday for looks forward to seeing his old friends They welcome you to come and relax Family Day. You can reach them at and customers at Casa Pepe in Euless. 817-283-9334. Johnny and Zotico Casa Pepe is much more than an- m their Sports Bar. Be sure to try a P look forward to seeing all of their old other Mexican restaurant. It is the shot at their unique Tequila Bar.Half price appetitizers are also available friends and making new ones every- perfect blend of Zotico and Johnny in Monday thru Thursday, 4pm-7pm. day. Stop by and say, `Hello' but unsurpassed family harmony. They ATTENTION HARD-WORKING make sure that you're hungry! are serving up old favorites as well as PROFESSIONALS! Not sure if you new dishes that you might not have can grab a bite to eat at Casa Pepe and tried before. They offer a variety of get back to the office in time for your ' tempting items,from enchiladas and next meeting?No problem!Casa Pepe chalupas to tacos and tamales. Their guarantees you will be in and out for chips are crisp and the salsa is very lunch in 25 minutes or your lunch is ' tasty.I know how easy it is to fill up free! on chips and salsa,not to mention the DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE � OF� MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCAAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRA YADMIN LI RARYREF ANIMA CNTRR DATE DISTRIB UTED / S /04 DATE OF ARTICLE v✓f M�if 00 NEWSPAPER 6 7l'^'� S Tf .. k. t � ....... T � 4 Al F 4 L {f 4 Y4 r xW 4 y gP 55yy I .� n?{l �pvwpWN d n' 4hb. 5 Join Zotico Reyes & his cousin Johnny Esparza at their new family Restaurant. 2051 W. Airport Frwy Now . Euless, TX 76040 V fa reps f � time 817-283-9334 8 sere a� an9ae f r Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm Fri & Sat 11am-12am Closed Sundays ' for yoy N%day P r1/2 Price Appetizers — N i 7prn :_.;, 0� ..� 1�V i I ��fc/K�::44 •,iiilV vet liil(Cj��{�.' r F DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE/OF I MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED 1115-104 DATE OF ARTICLE // ZIIL`� NEWSPAPER FWST H.E.B. luncheon First United Methodist of Hurst was the site of the most recent Hurst- Euless-Bedford Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting. PHOTOS BY MIKE LEWIS bb y � ppN T it ,rix,%eAr^i ' Bob O'Donnell and Mike Stevens David Cercero and Mary Fra`zior � 1 t� f }� y — L Rob Vasquez,Cherry Bailey and John Lambert i "6 T RSV Neal Adams,Glenn Porterfield and Glen Whitley DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED 11 /S /0/ DATE OF ARTICLE /3 / NEWSPAPER DMN EULESS Hey lads,throw in your lines at Kidfish Euless Parks and Community Services will host Kidfish from 9 am. to noon Nov 13 at Wilshire Park, 315 Sierra Drive. Kids will hear a presentation on fishing, conservation and respect for an- glers and receive a"bachelor of an- gling" degree before they toss in their lines. The event is free, and equip- ment will be provided to those, who need it. ..i ..r DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF / MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGffAY(2) BOYETT YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS/-�ffVIILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED /�/(J T DATE OFARTICLE S /y NEfVSPAPER Fff ST NORTHEAST TARRANT ' & REGION BRIEFS Wilson to be municipal :group's president-elect HURST—Longtime Hurst ' Councilman Henry Wilson has been named the 2005 presi- dent=elect of the Texas Munici- pal League: Wilson, 58, is a past league ' president for Region VIII,which includes Hurst,and he sits on the league's board of directors. An engineer with Bell Heli- copter Textron,,Wilson said he will address s0eral issues as president-elect: ' "My biggest concern is the governor's plan on ad valorem tax reform,"he said."I want to monitor this and ensure it's not harmful to 13 cities." WILSON Established in 1913,the league is a voluntary associa- ' tion with 1,070 member cities. Its primary purpose is to advo- cate the interests of cities throughout tfie state. Wilson, serving-his 10th term on the City Council,will be the league's president-elect until October 2005. Adrienne Nettles