SUMMARY: In Bear County, property appraisals are determined by factors like home characteristics, construction progress, and sales data. Appraisers consider the condition of the property, including any improvements such as new garages or pools, as well as neighborhood trends, such as increasing home values or new businesses. Appraisals also use aerial photography and building permits to assess changes. Homeowners can appeal their appraisal if they believe it doesn’t reflect their home’s true condition, particularly if there’s deferred maintenance. The deadline for protests is May 15th, and evidence like photos or repair estimates may help reduce the appraisal value.

KSAT Explains rode along with senior appraiser Lee Cantu and residential director Erich Strey, both with the Bexar County Appraisal District, as they gathered data to appraise properties in a neighborhood of new and existing homes.

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SUMMARY: Leaked messages from a Signal chat involving top Trump administration officials are causing further fallout. The Atlantic revealed specific details about an upcoming military strike against the Houthis in Yemen, including timing, weapons, and bombing locations. The leak occurred when National Security Adviser Mike Waltz mistakenly added The Atlantic’s editor to the group. While the Trump administration downplays the leak, some details were shared, including the planned use of various weapon systems. Intelligence officials are facing tough questions from Congress, with concerns that foreign adversaries could exploit the leak to disrupt military operations. The White House maintains full confidence in its national security team.

There is more fallout as top Trump administration officials continue to face tough questions. People are wondering why sensitive information about an upcoming military strike was shared in a group chat, which included a journalist.

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SUMMARY: The White House struggled to contain the fallout from a Signal chat among national security officials that was leaked to *The Atlantic*. The chat detailed sensitive military operations, including specific weapons and strike timings. Despite claims of no classified information being revealed, officials downplayed the significance, emphasizing that no names or locations were disclosed. However, Republicans like Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Roger Wicker expressed concerns over the sensitivity of the information shared. White House officials criticized *The Atlantic*, and some, like former Gov. Chris Sununu, advised the administration to take responsibility for the mishap.

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