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Texas announces tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced the annual Sales Tax Holiday, set for August 9-11, 2024, allowing shoppers to purchase qualifying items tax-free. The tax-free weekend applies to most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks sold for less than $100, whether bought in-store or online from Texas-based sellers. "The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases," stated the press release.
Icon Announces Plans to 3D-Print High-End Luxurious Homes In Texas, USA
Acclaimed 3D-printed architecture firm Icon has developed its cutting-edge technology to a whole new level with its latest creation – a high-profile luxury housing development in Texas. They’ve transformed their technology into a mainstream construction method, from a niche proposition. At the start Icon only focused on low-budget dwellings, but now it is making a move to bigger and luxurious 3D-printed homes.
Alba-Golden coach is ‘eager to take next step’ this upcoming season
ALBA, Texas (KLTV) - Alba-Golden Panthers Head Coach Drew Webster is excited about where his Panthers are headed. “Last year left us with something to grow on,” said Webster. “We’re eager to take that next step.”. The Panthers finished 7-4 last season, which is the most wins...
Miranda Lambert Reps Lindale, and All Things Texas, in Latest Instagram Photo Dump
So, a little bit about myself, I grew up in Lindale, Texas. I graduated from Lindale High School in 1996. My parents and sister still live in Lindale and I recently moved back to Lindale after 20 plus years living in Tyler. I have always had a love for my hometown and have been both excited and saddened about my little hometown's growth. One exciting part about being from Lindale is that its home to a multiple CMA, ACM and Grammy winner in country superstar Miranda Lambert.
Grand jury indicts Tyler doctor on 8 felony charges
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Smith County grand jury has indicted a suspended Tyler doctor on seven sexual assault charges and another charge alleging he practiced medicine without a license. Kenneth Donald Haygood, 55, of Tyler, was indicted on six counts of second-degree sexual assault, one count of first-degree aggravated...
Cleveland area hosts two back-to-school events this week for students
As summer draws to a close, the Cleveland area is gearing up to help students prepare for the upcoming school year with two significant events aimed at providing essential supplies. Backpack Giveaway at Santa Fe Middle School. The first event is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, from 4 to 6...
National Retail Furniture Store Closing Its Doors in Texarkana
A Texarkana national retail furniture store is closing its doors. Everything must go!. According to a press release, over 100 Conn's Home Plus including the Texarkana location in the Town West Shopping Center at 2315 Richmond Road. The Texas-based company recently opened in 2022 and offered electronics, appliances, furniture, mattresses, computers, and fitness products.
Lufkin Mexican Food Spot Gets 50 Health Code Violations
The Angelina County and Cities Health District ensures all of our area restaurants are clean and up to code. According to the Lufkin Daily News, a Lufkin favorite received 50 health code violations. The Angelina County and Cities Heath District released another round of health inspections for the summer. They...
Brooklyn Park Police Arrest Texas Suspects Linked to ATM Theft Spree
Two young men from Texas remained in the Hennepin County jail Tuesday accused of holding up an ATM repair worker at a Brooklyn Park bank. The case, according to investigators, is part of a criminal pattern that shows people from Texas coming to Minnesota to rob ATMs. The suspects, Ryan...
Texas report shows increase in housing availability in Waco; favorable to buyers
The Q2 edition of the 2024 Texas Quarterly Housing Report by Texas Realtors is out, highlighting the increase in housing availability in Texas. The market in Waco reflects the trends seen state-wide.
Klein Cain High School honored for athletic, academic excellence in Texas
Everything is bigger in Texas. That makes the honor Klein Cain High School received more impressive. Klein was honored Tuesday as the school with the best record for academic and athletic excellence. The National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame were proud to honor Klein Cain. “The NFF commends Klein Cain High School for their exceptional accomplishments,” NFF President and CEO Steve Hatchell said. “The dedication of the players, coaches, administrators, and their families is truly commendable. By fostering the same competitive spirit in the classroom as on the field, we aim to better prepare high school football players for...
Texas-Based Conn's HomePlus Faces Potential Bankruptcy, Houston and Nationwide Store Closures Loom
Conn's HomePlus, the Texas-based furniture and appliance retailer, is reportedly on the brink of filing for bankruptcy and may close as many as 100 stores across the nation. The Woodlands-based company has been grappling with declining sales in the recent years, which has culminated in a significant drop in share value, now hovering around 50 cents from a previous high, according to recent reports from Bloomberg obtained by the Houston Chronicle.
Blue to Gold Money Management Center at A&M-Commerce Empowers Students Through Financial Literacy
The university’s new center aims to help students successfully manage their money matters. COMMERCE, TX, July 23, 2024— Financial literacy is essential to higher education, and the new Blue to Gold Money Management Center at Texas A&M-Commerce is already making an impact. Opened on May 1, the center aims to help students successfully navigate money matters in college and beyond.
Settlement reached in Jerry Jones' civil trial
TEXARKANA, Texas — A settlement has been reached in the civil trial of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. The settlement appeared to happened over the lunch break. Testimony was supposed to resume just after noon; however, attorneys for both sides were seen talking together then went into the judge's chambers.
UTA, Arlington ISD collaboration looks to help solve teacher shortage
Texas needs high-quality teachers. It’s a statement echoed by headlines, school districts and education groups across the state in the wake of high workforce turnover lingering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts trace the struggles to a lack of proper teacher training and accessible certification programs — two factors Arlington...
Records reveal Fort Worth school board didn’t evaluate Ramsey based on STAAR
The Fort Worth ISD school board did not evaluate its superintendent using the district’s recent STAAR results, according to records obtained by the Fort Worth Report. Superintendent Angélica Ramsey’s performance was evaluated using six academic goals and other metrics that included community relations, finance, leadership and staff relationships. Several of the academic goals were based on the MAP test, which tracks academic growth and is administered at the beginning, middle and end of the school year.
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