Kempner tax rate hearing set for tonight

A public hearing on the tax rate for the city of Kempner will be held at City Hall on Sept. 13 at 6 p.m.

Citizens are encouraged to speak about the tax rate, which is a part of the city’s budget process for the upcoming fiscal year. Proposed budget numbers for the 2022-2023 fiscal year are available on the Kempner city website.

The proposed tax rate is $0.2449 per $100 in property valuation, which i…