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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.
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
Texas doubles investment in energy fund to keep up with growing demand
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Cities like San Marcos were once considered small towns. Now, in most communities along the I-35 corridor, the growth is undeniable. “I’ve seen the community grow and also just love living in this area,” said Andrea Villalobos, the assistant director of planning and development services for the City of San Marcos.
‘Miracle Treat Day’ July 25 at Dairy Queen benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Miracle Treat Day, the one-day event at participating DQ restaurants across Texas, will support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in Lubbock benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital on Thursday, July 25. For each Blizzard® Treat purchased, $1 or more will be donated to the Children’s...
Next In Line To Die: Arthur Burton’s Victim Forgave Him, But Texas Does Not
Do you know about God? I forgive you. Just leave. Why are you doing it? You don't have to do it, you are a handsome man. Those were Nancy Adleman's last words, as paraphrased from the testimony of her killer, Arthur Burton. Imagine being kind to your killer as you beg for your life, as he ties your shoestring around your neck.
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.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Chris Koetting, Mel Maxfield indcuted into Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor
Chris Koetting and the late Mel Maxfield gave the Texas Panhandle much recognition following their decades of distinguished accomplishments on Saturday night in San Antonio with both men being named as recent inductees into the hallowed halls of the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor. Koetting and Maxfield...
2 Major Texas Grocery Store Companies Set To Merge, Prices Could Lower
It appears that two major chain grocery stores will be merging, and it might even have a positive impact on the cost of your grocery bill moving forward. A while back it was announced that Albertsons and Kroger would soon be merging, well it looks like that will certainly be the case. We've got everything you should know about the merger and what it could mean for your grocery bill moving forward...
Monday Midday Forecast: Stormy (but cooler!) week ahead
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly cloudy with a 70% chance of rain and storms. Highs in the mid-to-upper-80s. Wind: S 5 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms. Lows in the low-70s. Wind: S 5 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of rain and storms. Highs in the low-to-mid-80s. Wind: […]
West explosion victims remembered at park, memorial
WEST, Texas (FOX 44) — Eleven years ago, the small town of West, Texas was forever altered by a devastating fertilizer fire that claimed lives and ravaged homes. Today, a park and memorial serve as poignant reminders of this tragic day. On April 17, 2013, a fire engulfed the...
FOX 44 News is live from West!
WEST, Texas (FOX 44) – FOX 44 News is LIVE in West as part of our Summer Celebration Tour! West is the third of four Central Texas cities we’re stopping at with our brand new Mobile Control Room! We are at The History of West Museum, located at 112 E. Oak Street. For more information […]
Coastal Bend schools highlighted on Texas Honor Roll Schools list
Several Coastal Bend schools were chosen as "Texas Honor Roll Schools" by a nonprofit focused on improving student outcomes. The Education Results Partnership Honor Roll uses student achievement data to highlight successful schools and districts. A list focusing on school districts included Bishop CISD, Calallen ISD, London ISD, Flour Bluff...
Teenager dead in China Spring ATV accident
CHINA SPRING, Texas (FOX 44) – A 14-year-old is dead after an ATV accident in China Spring. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a crash on Whispering Oaks Drive in China Spring at approximately 6:30 p.m. Friday. The preliminary investigation determined that the driver of a Polaris ATV became distracted, lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway and crashed.
Border West football serves community by cleaning Beardsley city park
Each summer, the Border West football program provides community service opportunities for their players. A group of 15 players just completed their first community service project of the summer by traveling to Beardsley to help clean up the city park. The team also helped set up for the Grant County Fair July 13 in Herman. The boys worked hard and were awarded with pizza, cold beverages and home made bars. “A big thanks to Kayla Holt for the invite and for providing us with the opportunity to give back to our football community,” Border West head coach James Paul said.
The rain isn’t going anywhere for now – 7-22-24
A cold and wet start to our week because of a cold front that pushed in yesterday afternoon. This cold front allows for rain chances to continue in the West Texas area for the first few days of the week. With more than 3 inches of total rainfall the past...
Marlin ISD installing air purifiers with the goal of improving attendance, academic results
MARLIN, Texas (KWTX) - A Central Texas school district is having new technology installed this week to purify the air for its students as they prepare to return to the classroom for the new school year. The hope is to have better attendance and better academic results. Marlin ISD purchased...
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