Keller Tax Battle Heading To A Vote
A tax battle is brewing in the Keller ISD, pitting education supporters against residents who feel they have no tax dollars left to give.
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A tax battle is brewing in the Keller ISD, pitting education supporters against residents who feel they have no tax dollars left to give.
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