Correction
In last month’s G.C. News, we incorrectly reported that due to decreased state funding for weather modification, the Glasscock Underground Water Conservation District would probably have to increase taxes. In fact, it is the per-acre assessment, which the GUWCD pays to West Texas Weather Modification Association which will likely increase because of state funding cuts. The current rate paid to WTWMA is . 44 cents per acre, which might be raised to .5 cents per acre, an increase to GUWCD of approximately $3,500 annually, according to Rick Harston, manager.
Harston says next month, GUWCD is likely to raise its local tax rate by three percent from the current .0348 cents per $100 valuation.