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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...
Three-car crash leaves one dead in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a three car crash that killed a man on Interstate 10 mile marker 831 at around noon Saturday. DPS says that the preliminary investigation revealed that a Honda accord was speeding down the interstate traveling eastbound, before...
Lamar and other Southland teams now on EA Sports College Football 25
If you were missing out on playing as one of your favorite Lamar Cardinals in EA Sports College Football 25, you won't be anymore. You can now play like a Cardinal if you're a PS5 user, search the username hillgators32 to download your favorite team.
Community comes together for second annual Chicken Fest
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Well, if you like anything and everything to do with chicken, then Chicken Fest was the place to be today over at the West Cal Cam Arena. The second annual chicken fest had all the sights and sounds of chickens with events for everyone to enjoy with all of the money raised going directly to the Sulphur Christian Community Coalition.
The legacy of West Orange-Stark football put to literature as former Head Coach Cornel Thompson writes "West Orange-Stark Football, A Way of Life"
Former Head Coach of the West Orange-Stark Mustangs wrote a book detailing the rich history of the program, and signed copies for the people of the 409.
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...
Retired WO-Stark Football coach publishes book about the program
ORANGE COUNTY — Cornel Thompson has a up close sideline view of the West Orange-Stark Mustangs during most of their first 45 years of winning football, and since his retirement, he has been taking the time to document it. The long-time head coach spent Saturday at Granger Supercenter on...
Jasper police investigate collision at accident-prone intersection near Lowe's
JASPER — Jasper Police are investigating the incident the incident that occurred in front of Lowe's Home Improvement Store. Two vehicles collided around 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon at Lowe's Home Improvement Store on Highway 190. Police say the vehicles crashed at an intersection where accidents commonly happen. One of...
Two vehicles collide in front of the Lowe's Home Improvement Store
No serious injuries were reported following a two vehicle auto accident that occurred shortly before 1:00 on Saturday afternoon in front of the Lowe's Home Improvement Store on Highway 190 west here in Jasper. Firemen, police and other emergency crews were dispatched to the location when it was reported that...
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.
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
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