County adopts 2026-27 budget; tax rate remains same as last year
By Linda Perkins Anvil Herald reporter Following a public hearing Sept. 8, Medina County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to adopt the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The budget period begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30, 2027. Commissioners anticipate total new revenue of $85,710,834. Based on the adopted tax rate of 44 cents per $100 valuation, the tax bill for a median-valued homstead of $255,995 would be about $1,335.08. According to the court, the ad
County initiates 90-day burn ban
During Medina County Commissioners Court Tuesday, Medina County Emergency Management Coordinator/Fire Marshal Mark Chadwick informed the court of circumstances present in all or part of the county that could be intensified by outdoor burning. After hearing Chadwick’s report, commissioners voted for an order, effective Monday, Sept. 8 at 11:59 p.m., banning all outdoor burning in the unincorporated area of the county. The order remains in effect for 90 days from the
