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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.
Economic Development Projects Slated for Fort Worth Stockyards Will Drive People (Like Cattle)
After their redevelopment work at The Stockyards Mule Alley and Hotel Drover, the Stockyard Heritage Development partnership team has their eye on the next phase of development with the more than half billion-dollar renovation of the entertainment district. More than 500 hotel rooms, two below-ground parking garages, 300,000 square feet of commercial space, and — importantly — a 295-unit multifamily property are proposed in Fort Worth Heritage Development’s revitalization project for the iconic Stockyards.
Chris Brown, entourage accused of brutally beating Texas concert-goers in $50 million lawsuit
FORT WORTH — R&B star Chris Brown and his paid entourage brutally beat several men who attended Brown's concert Saturday night in Fort Worth, according to a lawsuit.Brown performed at the Dickies Arena as part of his 11:11 tour. After the show, the four plaintiffs and roughly 40 women were invited backstage to Chris Brown's VIP area, an event promoted and marketed by LiveNation, according to the lawsuit filed on behalf of the four plaintiffs by The Buzbee Law Firm. When they entered the VIP area, Brown told all the women to put their phones on a table, the lawsuit states. Brown...
Tarrant Appraisal District approves sweeping changes to appraisal process
It didn’t take long for new Tarrant Appraisal District board members to make their mark on how the district handles property appraisals. On Monday, during the first official meeting since the historic May election of three new members by taxpayers, the board voted to drastically change the district’s appraisal process. The trio of new members — Matt Bryant, Eric Morris and Callie Rigney — ran on a platform of capping residential appraisal increases at 5% and limiting appraisals to once every three years.
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...
East Fort Worth Tackles Massive Illegal Dump Cleanup, Suspect Warranted as Community Unites
East Fort Worth's persistent illegal dump saga has its local community rolling up its sleeves and spearheading the lengthy cleanup process. According to the City of Fort Worth, the discovery of the large illegal dump site, spurred by vigilant residents led to the City's collaboration with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to birth a remedy to the ongoing environmental sore.
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.
Cowboys' Next Workhorse RB May Be Available Soon
The Dallas Cowboys have had a lackluster offseason in terms of improving the roster. After getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs, they decided not to make any major additions to better the team. They watched as starters like Tyron Smith and Tony Pollard left town in free...
Jerry Jones heads to federal court to fight woman claiming to be his daughter
DALLAS - Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones returns to an eastern Texas courtroom on Tuesday to fight a decades-old paternity dispute. Jones is suing a mother-daughter duo who he claims violated a confidentiality agreement signed in the 90s. The daughter filed a lawsuit to establish paternity, and Jones believes that...
Cold Case Tuesday – Samuel Nanaeto
The Dallas Department continues to investigate the 2012 murder of 22-year-old Samuel Nanaeto. On September 23, 2012, Mr. Nanaeto and unknown suspect were involved in a fight at a business in the 8500 block of Stemmons Freeway. The investigation determined Mr. Nanaeto left the scene and was involved in another fight, this time in the 8800 block of N. Stemmons Freeway, where he was found shot to death. Further investigation determined a vehicle, a four-door white vehicle, possibly a Chevy Avalanche, driven by a Latin male, was seen at the second location and was possibly involved.
Dak Prescott Predicted to Sign $285 Million Contract Amid Cowboys Uncertainty
The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott continue to be in a standoff over a potential contract extension. Prescott is heading into the final season of a four-year, $160 million deal. Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton offered predictions for the upcoming NFL contracts that will “reset” the market at their respective positions....
Dallas Animal Services and Operation Kindness to Offer Free Spay/Neuter Services for Community Cats
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas Animal Services and Operation Kindness are teaming up to provide free spay/neuter services for un-owned community cats to Dallas residents. On Friday, July 26, Operation Kindness will accept 50 cats for spay/neuter surgery at their new Lifesaving Partnerships Hub at 1771 Terre Colony Ct, Dallas, Texas, 75212. A map of the location and line flow is available at BeDallas90.org.
Get to Know Carmen Blackwell, the New Face of North Texas News
CBS News Texas is shaking things up. The network launched a brand new morning show earlier this July, shaped in large part by the results of an extensive viewership survey that received thousands of responses. The new concept will feature an innovative breaking news initiative, an emphasis on “good news,” and a fresh lineup of anchors: two CBS11 veterans (Madison Sawyer and chief meteorologist Scott Padgett) and newcomer Carmen Blackwell, who comes to Dallas by way of Cleveland, Ohio, where she previously anchored at WKYC.
A Century of History Eradicated: Texas Megachurch Destroyed in Fire
The red brick walls of First Baptist Dallas Church's historic sanctuary are soot-singed and intact, but only devastation and ashes are found within. At 6:05 pm, the Dallas Fire-Rescue received a call for 1717 San Jacinto street in the heart of downtown Dallas. A second alarm was requested at 6:20 pm. The fire was contained until 7:35 pm when the roof partially collapsed and a third alarm was called. Finally, a fourth alarm was called at 8:14 pm, according to CBS5 News.
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