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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.
Weather Service – Texas at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Monday
When you think of the Texas landscape you probably picture the beautiful wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country. Or maybe you're more of a mind to think of far west Texas and a more unforgiving landscape. Or perhaps your mind's eye sees the Piney Woods when you think of Texas.
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
Prayers Up! U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Passes Away at 74
Texas Democratic congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a fierce advocate for African American rights, has died at the age of 74. CNN reports that her family announced her death in a statement on July 19. RELATED: Congressman David Trone Apologizes For Using Racial Slur During Budget Hearing Sheila Jackson Lee Dies At The Age Of 74 [...] The post Prayers Up! U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Passes Away at 74 appeared first on The Shade Room.
FDA approves first ever medicated feed for wild quail created by Texas Tech professor
A Texas Tech professor's nine-year effort research effort to develop an anthelmintic drug for parasite control in wild quail populations has gotten the final nod of approval from the FDA. According to a release from the FDA, the drug will be integrated with feed and is effective in controlling parasites in wild quail in their natural habitat. For example, eyeworm parasite infection levels in the Rolling Plains region of West Texas and cecal worms throughout Texas. ...
WebXtra: Texas A&M staff forester explains how carbon farming can help combat climate change
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - ‘Climate change’, ‘greenhouse gases’.. ‘carbon footprint’... all terms of concern used by those who seek a cleaner environment. But the solution could be a simple process that the Texas A&M forest service is working on, called ‘carbon farming’.
Erica Enders Nominated for Texas Sports Hall of Fame
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee has nominated six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders to their 2025 primary ballot. Enders, a Houston native, has been competing in drag racing since she was eight years old. With 50 national event wins, 49 in the Pro Stock category, she is the winningest professional female driver in all of motorsports’ history and one of the most decorated drag racers of all time.
Scattered rain chances and cooler than average temperatures for North Texas ahead
NORTH TEXAS — Rain on Sunday will continue to track east with drier conditions expected around midday before more storms develop with daytime heating.Temperatures are a few degrees cooler Sunday afternoon with the cloud cover around, keeping highs near 90.Keep the umbrellas handy if you are out running errands on Sunday, as more storms are possible. Severe weather is not expected but thunderstorms could produce 40 mph winds.A cold front will move through the area Monday and generate spotty showers during the morning drive, and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon hours. The latest model trends have the front stalling out further south of DFW, keeping higher rain chances to our southeast where there is more moisture.While spotty showers are still possible in North Texas this week, we have lowered rain chances a bit. The increase in cloud cover will keep temperatures a little below normal, mainly in the lower 90s for afternoon highs.
BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
'No one noticed that': CCPD Assistant Chief provides details on Caleb Harris' remains
Wooden crosses were passed around Saturday evening in Cole Park for community members to sign their names and write their condolences to later send to Caleb Harris' family in memory of the loss of their son. Nearly 40 people were in attendance for a candlelight vigil for Harris, the 21-year-old...
TAMU-CC nursing students hit the road and take their lessons to summer camp
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Summertime fun is often synonymous with trips to summer camp!. However, attending summer camps can be difficult for children with specific medical needs or disabilities. Thankfully, there are groups and organizations who want to ensure that it's still possible. Nursing students from Texas A&M University-Corpus...
Corpus Christi businesses, services impacted by global tech outage
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A worldwide tech outage impacted many businesses and services right here in the Coastal Bend on Friday. The problem stemmed from a U.S. cyber security company called CrowdStrike. Disruptions continued throughout the morning and afternoon. There was a fix, but a manual fix requiring took...
Donate blood to the American Red Cross for a free ticket to 'Twisters'
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The American Red Cross is teaming up with Fandango as the summer blockbuster Twisters hits theaters this weekend. They're encouraging the community to be a "force for good." We know you're going to see Glen Powell on the big screen anyway... so why not get...
Astros' Caratani homers as Hooks fall to Hounds
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Blanked over the first seven frames Friday night, Midland rallied for a 7-3 extra-inning win over the Hooks before a crowd of 5,044 at Whataburger Field. The 10-inning setback snapped Corpus Christi's win streak at three. Rehabbing Astros catcher Victor Caratini handed the Hooks a...
Driscoll patients reunite with medical staff at the Texas State Aquarium
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Friday the Texas State Aquarium and Driscoll Children's Hospital teamed up for a special reunion event to recognize National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month, giving new and former patients a chance to have fun and make friends. The event was also an opportunity for...
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