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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...
UPDATE: Missing Children from Gonzales County Found Safe, Details on Recovery Remain Unclear
An urgent AMBER Alert that swept across the state ended on a positive note as two missing children from Gonzales County were found safe. Initially, the alarm was raised on July 20th when 6-year-old Lucas Mendez and his younger sibling, 2-year-old Lukane, were reported missing in Rosanky, sparking widespread concern, as reported by CBS Austin.
Police searching for Shiner man diagnosed with cognitive impairment
SHINER, Texas — The Shiner Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating 69-year-old Macie Young Jr. Young reportedly has been diagnosed with a cognitive impairment and was last seen on Friday morning around 8 a.m. at 800 block South Welhausen Ave. Police say he was last seen wearing grey shorts and may be traveling in a 2013 white Ford F-150 with a Texas license plate number that reads: JYV1907.
'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...
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
Is it illegal to drive with your dome light on in Texas?
The short answer is no. There is no law in the state of Texas that prohibits the use of interior lights while driving. In fact, according to section 547.305 in the Texas Statutes Transportation Code, there is nothing that says using your interior lights, or dome light, while driving is illegal.
Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power for days or longer
SPRING, Texas (AP) — As the temperature soared in the Houston-area home Janet Jarrett shared with her sister after losing electricity in Hurricane Beryl, she did everything she could to keep her 64-year-old sibling cool. But on their fourth day without power, she awoke to hear Pamela Jarrett, who...
Storms on the way in North Texas? Rain chances rise this week
NORTH TEXAS -- First things first, rain on the radar! A few thunderstorms are trying to expand to our northwest as a result of a quick impulse diving through Oklahoma. This could bring some showers and thunderstorms into the Metroplex to start our Sunday. I wouldn't mind waking up to some thunder! Isn't that the best? Here's one of the higher-resolution models showing some activity proliferating ahead of this impulse tomorrow and maybe some rumbles of thunder. A few storms could also fire in DFW, and a few with gusty winds, Sunday afternoon and evening, but I'm not worried about a widespread...
$20 Texas Scratch-Off is Worth $1 Million for One Lucky Texan
We have another millionaire in Texas! A Temple resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game VIP Millions. The ticket was purchased at EZ Stop, located at 401 E. Adams Ave., in Temple. As always, The claimant elected to remain anonymous.
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