Texas Family Rejects $429,000 Offer for Home
A Texas family faces losing their home to a road project. They say the city's offer is $150,000 short.

The Willis family in Rowlett, Texas, is disputing the city's offer to buy their home for a road improvement project. The city has offered $429,000, but the family believes this is undervalued and is seeking an additional $150,000.
The proposed road project would cut their property in half, threatening the family's four-generation home, which holds significant history and sentimental value.
The family moved onto the farmland in 1962 and has since built a life there. The city's plan to acquire their home for the road project has put them at odds with the local government.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Texas family's home being acquired?
The city of Rowlett, Texas, plans to use the property for a road improvement project.
How much is the city offering the family?
The city has offered $429,000, but the family believes this is $150,000 short of the home's value.





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