In article <OqednbLO1oSua7fVnZ2dnUVZ_q7inZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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"Dioclese" <NONE> wrote:
> http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/ushzmap.html
>
> I tend to disagree with the map a bit in the area around Austin.
Generally
> speaking, its a bit cooler to the west in the hill country proper than
> Austin itself during worst of winter.
I agree. It varies a LOT due to changes in altitude.
>
> Hill country proper, unless you're lucky enough to be in some bottom
land,
> you have to have raised beds. Or have the soil brought in. West of
IH35,
> may be lucky to have some locally usable soil of appreciable depth.
Yeah, but you are safer from Tornadoes than if you lived EAST of IH35!
>
> Water availability is always a problem in the summer in a typical year.
Yes and no. It's what makes raised bed and container gardening more
attractive tho'. I've considered (eventually) checking out hydroponics.
>
> Texas has a 8.25% sales tax except for most foods. They tax vegetable
> juice, but not potato chips. I don't know why either. All restaurant
foods
> are taxed same rate. Locally prepared bakery products are not taxed.
>
> Property taxes vary by county AND local school districts within that
county.
BIG TIME!
> Looking at last year's tax bill, the school district's ****tion is the
> biggest bite in taxes. I live in Hays county, in the Wimberley area
subject
> to WISD taxation. Well over 2% *****sed value is tax rate. Austin is
in
> Travis county. Seniors get a property tax break at age 65 state-wide.
>
> Got some decent rain today, with minor hail.
> --
> Dave
I live in Hays county also, and in the suburbs within city limits. My
lot with the house is .22 acres. The house (including the sun room/****ch
we added, it's insulated and AC'd) is 1,450 square ft.
Tax bill this year is estimated at $1,670. Just got the tax statement
yesterday, but the actual tax is usually $50.00 to $100.00 less.
I just have a set amount of money deducted from savings into checking
monthly, (BOA will set up the auto-debit) to pay for property tax and
home owners insurance annually. That also acts as my overdraft
protection.
Taxes in and near to San Antonio are MUCH higher, as is Austin.
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until they put their foot down." -- Stephan Rothstein
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