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All ArkLaTex news →2027 budgets: What Bossier City and Shreveport plan to spend, and when you can speak up
Bossier City’s proposed 2027 General Fund lists $80.8M in department spending. Shreveport’s Oct. 13 agenda listed 19 budget ordinances.
Uniforms, school buses and oil leases: What was on Caddo and Bossier school board agendas in October
Caddo (Oct. 20, 4 p.m.): uniforms, a salary grievance, oil and gas leases. Bossier (Oct. 15, 6 p.m.): bus purchases and food contracts.
Got a letter saying you owe back property taxes? Caddo Sheriff says it’s a scam
A scam letter claims you owe back property taxes and must “redeem” your home within 60 days. Here’s how to check what you really owe.
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Bossier City Council: Regular Meeting
Listed on the city’s meeting portal. The Oct. 20 meeting started at 3 p.m.; check the portal for this meeting’s time and agenda. Source
Bossier Parish School Board
Listed on the board’s portal. Recent regular meetings were at 6 p.m. at the Bossier Instructional Center, 2719 Airline Drive. Source
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All guides →How to keep your pipes from freezing in a cold snap
Which pipes freeze first, what to do the night before a hard freeze, and how to thaw a frozen pipe without starting a fire.
Storm damaged your home? What to do first, and the Louisiana claim deadlines to know
Take photos before you clean up, and keep your receipts. Plus claim deadlines and deductible rules, with Louisiana law as the example.
Replacing your AC? How to pick an HVAC contractor and compare bids
How a contractor should size your system, the Southeast region’s SEER2 minimums, what a good install includes and how to check a license.
Termites, termite contracts and foundation soil: What homeowners should know
Termite swarm season, warning signs, your rights under a termite contract and how to look up the soil under your home.
Fall home checklist: Weekend chores to do before winter
Roof, gutters, heat, pipes and an emergency kit. Most of it you can do yourself in a weekend.
Hiring a contractor in Louisiana? 4 steps to protect your home and your money
How to look up a contractor’s license, with Louisiana’s rules as the example, and the red flags the FTC says to watch for.