Wilson County ESD 1 adopts higher tax rate

Property owners in eastern Wilson County will have slightly higher tax bills this fall to support firefighting and first-responder services. Wilson County Emergency Services District 1 (ESD 1), which provides firefighting and first-responder services to all of eastern Wilson County through District 1 Fire & Rescue, has adopted a tax rate of .455 cents per 0 of taxable property value for fiscal year 2025-26, according to fire Chief Chris Thompson. The district serves the cities of La Vernia and Stockdale, the communities of Kicaster and Sutherland Springs, and nearby areas. This is an increase from the current rate of 8.98...

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