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Save on clothing, footwear, and school supplies during Texas tax-free weekend
Taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of this year's tax-free weekend, which runs from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream.During this special weekend, most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks under $100 can be bought without paying sales tax.Items must be purchased from an in-person or online Texas store, or a catalog seller doing business in Texas.In most cases, you do not need to give the seller an exemption certificate to buy qualifying items tax-free. The sales tax exemption applies to qualifying items you buy during the sales tax holiday.Qualifying items:List of Clothing, Footwear, and Other ItemsList of School SuppliesItems that do not qualify:Items sold for $100 or moreClothing subscription boxesSpecially designed athletic activity or protective-use clothing or footwear Clothing or footwear rentals, alterations (including embroidery), and cleaning servicesItems used to make or repair clothing, such as fabric, thread, yarn, buttons, snaps, hooks, and zippersJewelry, handbags, purses, briefcases, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches, and other accessoriesComputersSoftwareTextbooksFramed backpacksLuggageBriefcasesAthletic, duffle or gym bagsComputer bagsPurses
Popular Restaurant Chain Hooters Suddenly Closes Several Texas Locations
First It Was Red Lobster And Now Another Big Chain Of Restaurants Are Suddenly Closing Down Locations In Texas. The cost of everything continues to creep up due to "inflation" (its really GREED because most corporations are reporting RECORD PROFITS because they are raising prices because they can, but they blame 'inflation' because the average American doesn't know any better) and many Americans are skipping out on dining out.
Migrant children were put in abusive shelters for years, suit says. Critics blame lack of oversight
MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., officials continued placing children in their care in a system that lacks adequate oversight, advocates say. A lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Justice Department alleges employees...
1 person dead, 1 taken into Border Patrol custody after desert search
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person has died and another was apprehended by Border Patrol Saturday afternoon, July 20 during a multi-agency search of the desert area near Sunland Park, according to Sunland Park’s Fire Department. Sunland Park Fire assisted Border Patrol and Dona Ana Fire Rescue in searching the desert area off Bi-National […]
West Texas residents report on social media finding dead squirrels and birds on their property
MIDLAND, Texas — Finding the occasional dead bird or squirrel on your property isn’t out of the ordinary, but when it’s unclear how they died, and multiple people are reporting the same thing in the area, then it makes one wonder what could be going on. “My...
Former Michigan DB Andre Seldon Jr. tragically passes away at 22 due to accidental drowning
Former Michigan DB Andre Seldon Jr. tragically passes away at 22 due to accidental drowning while cliff diving in Utah. Utah State Football confirms the loss, expressing deep sorrow for the teammate and individual he was. Andre Seldon Jr. dies at the age of 22. Seldon started 28 games for...
VIDEO: Amish Woman Has Everyone Losing Their Minds After Pulling Off The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Routine In Very Impressive Fashion
An Amish woman quite expertly recreated one of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders’ dance moves, and is going viral online. The Cowboys’ dancers have been front and center lately since they are featured in a new Netflix series. The show has seen several cheerleaders trend online since, with the...
El Paso County to expand Fabens Airport with new hangars
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County announced that it will be expanding the hangars at the Fabens Airport. A groundbreaking ceremony will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 23 at the Fabens Airport, located at 161 Fabens Road. The expansion project is to transform and promote growth and development of the Fabens Airport, […]
ABC-7 First Alert: Rain chances will continue this evening
Our ABC-7 First Alert continues as rain chances increase in the Borderland this evening, but will drop off during the late night hours. These are mostly scattered showers and thunderstorms. Flash flooding is also possible with these slow-moving showers and thunderstorms. Even with the cloudy conditions, we rose to 102....
ComSAR rescues injured hiker in Franklin Mountains
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Fire Department’s Combined Search and Rescue Team rescued a hiker at Franklin Mountains State Park on Saturday afternoon, July 20, the department said on its X account. ComSAR responded to the 1000 Steps Trail. One person was assisted down the mountain. That person was transported for medical […]
Storms for weekend; double digits all week — Your Exclusive 9-Day Forecast
El Paso, Texas (KTSM) — Good Afternoon, El Paso! We remain on a Weather Authority Alert. Storm chances are here for both Saturday and Sunday. The National Weather Service has issued a flashflood warning for Otero County. We will continue to track the storms and keep you updated on any advisories or warnings for the […]
Microsoft outage grounds flights, disrupts travel plans at El Paso airport
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Worldwide Microsoft outage affects travelers at the El Paso International Airport. Flights from several U.S. carriers were grounded Friday morning. Affected airlines include United, Allegiant, Delta, American, and others. "They canceled our flight for today," said El Paso resident Miguel Soto. "Their programs were...
Gear Up For the 2024 Back 2 School Expo at Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso
KISS 93.1 FM IS PROUD TO HOST THE ANNUAL BACK 2 SCHOOL EXPO. KISS-FM presents the Back-2-School Expo. Join us for a full day of back-to-school fun at Cielo Vista Mall on Saturday, August 10, 2024. The Back-2-School Expo is conducted during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year, TAX-FREE WEEKEND!
EP Water bringing new pump station online in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Water is bringing a new pump station online to serve the Mesquite Hills subdivision in Northeast El Paso but it may impact water pressure and service in the area during the initial process, the utility said. North 2 Pump Station will serve the Mesquite Hills subdivision between U.S. […]
Peek Inside El Paso Mansion For Sale at $2.2 Million
A historic mansion on El Paso's iconic Rim Road is up for sale and it could be yours if you happen to be in the market for a new home, and if you have a budget of $2.2 million!. I know I can't be the only one who passes through...
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