Matthew Leigeber

The proposed budget for Panola County, Texas for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2026 includes revenue and expenditures by fund, fund balance estimates, and departmental and fund summaries of budgeted expenditures. It also contains a five-year summary of revenues and expenditures, property values and ad valorem tax revenue, tax rate and collection history, and a statement of indebtedness and debt service requirements. The budget covers various funds including the General Fund, Road & Bridge, Law Library, Courthouse Security, and others, detailing revenue sources such as tax receipts, vehicle taxes, intergovernmental receipts, and charges for services. Expenditure categories include personnel services, benefits, supplies, other services and charges, and capital outlay.

The Carthage Independent School District is holding a special bond election. Voters will decide on three propositions: Proposition A for constructing, improving, renovating, and equipping school facilities, including Baker Koonce Intermediate School, district-wide maintenance and improvement projects, land purchase, and buses; Proposition B for completing the baseball/softball complex and resurfacing the turf and track at Bulldog Stadium; and Proposition C for acquiring and updating instructional technology equipment. The election will take place on May 6, 2023, with early voting from April 24 to May 2, 2023.