March 2024

Here comes a rate hike in property taxes

In a world of rising gas prices, groceries, and income taxes—just to name a few—City of Pratt residents can add another to the list: appraised value of all homes within the city limits increased by 10% compared to 2023 values.Comparing 2023 to 2022, that increase was only 6%.County residents are seeing noticeable rate hikes as well, and not just in Pratt County, but the numbers will likely have an impact on the local economy for all.What this means for local residents depends upon what local taxing entities do with their mill levy rates, which must be set by September.Cheryl Budge, Deputy Appraiser at the Pratt County Appraisers Office, is quick to point out that her office is not a taxing entity.

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Mardi Gras Ball a success for museum

The inaugural Mardi Gras Ball to Benefit the Filley was a huge success in every way thanks to the extremely hardworking team of volunteers who tirelessly put it all together, the generous community partners who donated financially, and the wonderful artists who contributed their work to the live and silent art auctions.The big event was held in the National Guard Armory in Pratt on the evening of February 24 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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