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Lumberton Schools Seek Small Tax Boost | Beaumont News
Lumberton ISD is on the brink, facing a $1.5 million budget gap and asking voters to approve a one-cent property tax hike—just 10 bucks extra per $100K in home value (seniors exempt)—to keep classrooms open, teachers employed, and safety, tech, and transportation funded. After slashing nearly $900K, they’re still short due to shrinking enrollment (down 243 since 2025) and slashed state aid. Superintendent John Mathews warns that deeper cuts would hit students directly—and he’s not alone: half of Texas districts are in the same boat. The board admits this vote was painful, but says it’s the…
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