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re: Texas to build Third $48Million+ High School stadium in same county
Posted on 7/19/17 at 3:59 pm to cypresstiger
Posted on 7/19/17 at 3:59 pm to cypresstiger
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So they have money for things like roads and schools.
that are under perpetual construction, whether they need it or not, big highway redo near me that isn't that old, multi gazillion $, and the contractor is from Spain, sounds right huh?
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Posted on 7/19/17 at 3:59 pm to RogerTheShrubber
--48 million for a HS stadium that will be shite in 20 years isn't necessarily the right way---
20 years? Have you seen 50 year old Olympia or 80 year old Memorial stadiums in BR? Rust buckets, sad to say
20 years? Have you seen 50 year old Olympia or 80 year old Memorial stadiums in BR? Rust buckets, sad to say
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:01 pm to litenin
So what are schools supposed to do? Before Allen built their new stadium, the old stadium was so small that they didn't have room for opposing fans. School has 6000 kids, proud alumni, band with 1000 kids plus their parents...you need a stadium of 12k plus to fit everyone. McKinney is building theirs for the entire district to use, not just one school. Prosper is the next Frisco. They are one high school now but project to have 6 by 2030. What are these school districts supposed to do if you don't want them building these stadiums?
Voters in Texas have shown that they are for tax increases to go towards schools.
Voters in Texas have shown that they are for tax increases to go towards schools.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:03 pm to MontyFranklyn
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how many 5* kids do these schools actually produce?
off the top of my head...
Zach Lee (LSU Baseball/Football commit) 1st round MLB draft
Greg Little - #1 OT tackle in country
I'm sure I'm missing several
But lots of 4-star kids on D1 rosters
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:04 pm to Restomod
Why does everybody always pick on the kicker? "MISD" behind the goal posts. 
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:05 pm to Restomod
Just because they can, doesn't mean they should.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:07 pm to cypresstiger
Those stadiums are Awsome but silly at the same time. I get that Tx taxes aren't mysteriously disappearing like La's but there's better ways to spend it IMO.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:07 pm to DivotBreath
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Just because they can, doesn't mean they should.
Do tell, why not?
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:07 pm to 777Tiger
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the property taxes in TX go largely to the school districts, they're ridiculously high
When the story about McKinney's stadium broke, I ran some quick numbers. If transplanted everything - my income, home, etc - to McKinney. My State and local effective tax rate would be almost identical.
And this without factoring in the cost of private education IN BR.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:10 pm to Antonio Moss
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My State and local effective tax rate would be almost identical.
I moved to TX from FL, house one the intercoastal, dock, gated , etc., the taxes on my cookie cutter on a postage stamp here is twice what I was paying there
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:12 pm to 777Tiger
What was your State and local effective rate? And what do you get for your money?
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:13 pm to Antonio Moss
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And what do you get for your money?
well, my kids are out of school, so...
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:15 pm to JJBTiger2012
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hose stadiums are Awsome but silly at the same time. I get that Tx taxes aren't mysteriously disappearing like La's but there's better ways to spend it IMO.
You can only spend it so many ways... Education is top tier, rated a 9 out of 10 or 10 out of 10 by Great Schools.
McKinney just built this $36-million Aquatic Center for city residents, 3 story fitness center with exterior water slides, indoor pools with lazy river, gym equipment, etc
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:19 pm to Restomod
They've lost perspective.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:21 pm to Aubie Spr96
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They've lost perspective.
I would agree if their schools were shite like EBR but their local services are the best in the country
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:30 pm to Antonio Moss
In Texas, it is not the city, but the district that pays for the stadiums and other buildings needed.
Katy ISD will be playing in a new stadium (12,000 seats), the "old" (9500 seats) one opened in the late "70's and will remain open. There will be games in both stadiums at the same time.
With the growth and number of schools that all share the stadium, it was desperately needed.
Also, I grew up in BR. Memorial stadium (old stadium) was in terrible shape with I was in school and played there for BR High (prior to magnet school). It breaks my heart to go back to BR and see the condition that all of BR schools are in. Makes me wonder where the funds went if what y'all say is true - same amount of taxes paid as in Texas.
Oh, and yes, in Katy, that stadium is filled up for several games each year. It is also used for little league football, soccer and lacrosse.
Katy ISD will be playing in a new stadium (12,000 seats), the "old" (9500 seats) one opened in the late "70's and will remain open. There will be games in both stadiums at the same time.
With the growth and number of schools that all share the stadium, it was desperately needed.
Also, I grew up in BR. Memorial stadium (old stadium) was in terrible shape with I was in school and played there for BR High (prior to magnet school). It breaks my heart to go back to BR and see the condition that all of BR schools are in. Makes me wonder where the funds went if what y'all say is true - same amount of taxes paid as in Texas.
Oh, and yes, in Katy, that stadium is filled up for several games each year. It is also used for little league football, soccer and lacrosse.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:35 pm to 777Tiger
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I moved to TX from FL, house one the intercoastal, dock, gated , etc., the taxes on my cookie cutter on a postage stamp here is twice what I was paying there
for you yes...because Florida does not have income tax but for someone moving to texas from an income tax state you about break even...what the state doesn't take from you in income tax they get in property tax
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:39 pm to Restomod
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Just because they can, doesn't mean they should.
Do tell, why not?
If you have to ask ... then you'd never understand.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:39 pm to MyNameIsNobody
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for you yes...because Florida does not have income tax but for someone moving to texas from an income tax state you about break even...what the state doesn't take from you in income tax they get in property tax
TX, as FL, claims to be a "no income tax" state, but trust me, they both know how to extract it from you
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:42 pm to 777Tiger
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well, my kids are out of school, so...
Good schools make for high property values. Your taxes are still working for you, my man.
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