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At What Age Should You Stop Dreaming?BAy Sonny Melendrezfew years back, I had the distinct pleasure of serving as the emcee at the opening ceremonies of theInternational Senior Olympic Games, held at San Antonio’s historic Alamo Stadium. It was there I met Harry, a golf enthusiast whose story was both inspiring and unexpected.When I asked Harry how he came to love golf, he shared a charming tale. Despite his friends’ long-standing passion for the sport, Harry was content riding along in the golf cart. One day, he decided to pick up a club, hit a few balls, and, as he put it, “I’ve been hooked ever since.”Curious about his journey, I asked how long ago this newfound passion began. “Twenty-two years ago,” he replied. I was taken aback when he revealed his age at the time: “Eighty.” Now, at 102 years old, Harry still plays golf with the enthusiasm of someone decades younger. His enduring love for the game blossomed well into his senior years, proving that age is no barrier to starting something new.Then there’s Gladys Burrill, who reached the remarkable age of 100 and whose legendary adventurous spirit defied all expectations. A accomplished pilot, horseback rider, and mountain climber, Gladys gained fame for her remarkable achievements in her 90s. At 86, she completed her first marathon, and at 92, she famously finished the Honolulu Marathon after a grueling 9 hours and 53 minutes of power-walking. Her extraordinary feat earned her recognition from Guinness World Records and the Hawaii House of Representatives.These remarkable individuals remindBWy Debbie Seguinords are powerful, but there are few words in life that feel like a bomb exploding.The word cancer is one of them. There are few difficulties in life that can compare with the monumental task of facing that word, fighting that word, surviving that word, overcoming that word. Only those who have experienced this battle can really attest to its steady and insidious toll; a “you had to be there” kind of experience that no one deserves nor is fully prepared for.But surviving this battle – tested warriors become mentors and heroes for those who have yet to fight. These heroes are to be honored for their bravery and tenacity in the face of overwhelming difficulties.We have many women in our own community who have faced this foe, fought this foe, conquered this foe and Highlights publications wants to honor your hero! If you are a breast cancer survivor or know someone who is, please submit a photoNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASEA tax rate of $0.310000 per $100 valuation has been proposed by thegoverning body of HELOTES, CITY OF. PROPOSED TAX RATENO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE$0.310000 per $100 $0.307683 per $100 $0.316419 per $100VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATEThe no-new-revenue tax rate is the tax rate for the 2024 tax year thatwill raise the same amount of property tax revenue for HELOTES, CITY OF from the same properties in both the 2023 tax year and the 2024 tax year.The voter-approval rate is the highest tax rate that HELOTES, CITYOF may adopt without holding an election to seek voter approval of the rate.The proposed tax rate is greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate. This means that HELOTES, CITY OF is proposing to increase property taxes for the 2024 tax year.A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2024, AT 7:00 PM AT THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 12951 BANDERA RD., HELOTES, TX 78023.The proposed tax rate is not greater than the voter-approval tax rate. As a result, HELOTES, CITY OF is not required to hold an election at which voters may accept or reject the proposed tax rate. However, you may express your support for or opposition to the proposed tax rate by contacting the members of the of HELOTES, CITY OF at their offices or by attending the public hearing mentioned above.YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE RATES MENTIONED ABOVE CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS:Property tax amount= (tax rate) x (taxable value of your property)/100FOR the proposal:AGAINST the proposal: PRESENT and not voting: ABSENT:Council Members Craig Sanders,Jen Sones, Dave Cato, Sabrina McGowan, and Matthew Merchant.None.Mayor Rich Whitehead.None.Visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find a link to your local property tax database on which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including information about proposed tax rates and scheduled public hearings of each entity that taxes your property.The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter- approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state.The following table compares the taxes imposed on the average residence homestead by HELOTES, CITY OF last year to the taxes proposed to be imposed on the average residence homestead by HELOTES, CITY OF this year.For assistance with tax calculations, for HELOTES, CITY OF, please contact:The Office of the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector Albert Uresti, MPA, PCACCarlos Gutierrez, PCC - Property Tax Division Director 233 N. Pecos-La Trinidad, San Antonio, TX 78207 210-335-6600taxoffice@bexar.org • home.bexar.org/tax2023 2024 CHANGETotal tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.311455 $0.310000 decrease of -0.001455 per $100, or -0.47%Average homestead taxable value $472,326 $505,333 increase of 6.99%Tax on average homestead $1,471.08 $1,566.53 increase of 95.45, or 6.49%Total tax levy on all properties $3,919,900 $3,969,399 increase of 49,499, or 1.26%us that age should never be an obstacle to pursuing dreams or setting new goals. As C.S. Lewis wisely said, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” So, no matter your age, let your aspirations soar.Here’s to chasing your vision, no matter how old you feel.Sonny Melendrezis an award-winningmotivational speaker,Hall of Fame radio/TV host and author,based in San Antonio.For more of his enthusiastic brand of inspiration and speaking information, visit www.SonnyMelendrez.com and listen to his podcast.with a short summary of your experience in fighting and/or overcoming breast cancer. We hope that sharing these stories will inspire and encourage others who are experiencing breast cancer in their lives in our October issue which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month around the corner and to inspire others to take action in bringing awareness and support to help eradicate this enemy of those we love.Submit your stories and photos to: info@highlightspub.com by September 10, 2024.September 2024www.heloteshighlights.com 5