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Fountains or Programs City Faces Hard Choices | Texas News
The city’s $158 million budget shortfall is forcing tough choices, with potential cuts to beloved landmarks like Hemisfair Park’s fountains—and deeper slashes to vital social programs. Residents prefer cutting services over raising taxes, especially as costs of living soar. Programs supporting families, youth, and seniors could vanish, impacting critical nonprofits like Meals on Wheels and the Rape Crisis Center. While some council members fight to protect these essentials, others push for savings. Meanwhile, talks are underway to keep the fountains running—because even small cuts can ripple…
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