ROBINSON, Texas (KXXV) — Robinson residents could see significant improvements in roads and other infrastructure at the cost of higher property taxes after city leaders voted to raise the property tax rate to help fund street improvements.

Hear from local business owners and residents: City of Robinson to raise property tax rate to address road concerns

The proposed rate is just under 51 cents per $100 in valuation, which is approximately 6 cents, or 15%, higher than last year.

"I think Robinson's kind of known as the City of potholes," said Denise Wall-Babcock, a longtime Robinson neighbor and local flower shop owner.

Wall-Babcock said she's seen roads that need work in the community.

"We've had a lot of conversations via social media about roads, a lot of conversations and city c

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