# Thursday, May 7: County Tax Increase + Mission Beds + Public Housing + New Bus Riding Tool

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Podcast: [Wake Up, Asheville!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wake-up-asheville-7435025)
Published: 2026-05-07T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today's local newscast includes these stories: Buncombe County proposes property tax increases amid public backlash In quest for more beds, Mission plans to keep staff lean, application shows Clearer path to public housing for Asheville's unhoused Asheville launches new website for ART bus trip planning tools Former UNC Asheville standout Henry Patten shares Madrid Open doubles title

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