Temple adopts budget with 10% cuts as city faces rising costs and tax, water rate hike

Temple adopts budget with 10% cuts as city faces rising costs and tax, water rate hike

Residents in Temple, Texas, are raising questions about a rising tax rate as the city finalizes its budget amid economic pressures hitting wallets across the board.Gasoline prices, food costs, and everyday expenses have climbed, leaving many working residents feeling the strain.Neighbor Nell Fischer said she wants to understand what is driving the increase."I just think our city, I think our city is hurting, and I think we need to understand why…