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What To Know For Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2024
School is just around the corner and so is the Lone Star State's tax-free weekend, so you better put both on your calendar. During the Sales Tax Holiday, Texas shoppers can enjoy exemptions on most clothing, footwear, and school supplies. Specifically, items like backpacks and school supplies sold for less than $100 are eligible for tax exemption. Whether shopping in-store, online, or by phone, you can take advantage of these savings as long as the purchase is completed during the holiday period.
AAA Texas: Gas prices trend downward despite higher gasoline demand
Drivers in Texas saw a decrease in gas prices this week with an average of $3.13/gallon for regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, which is a 1-cent increase compared to last week and 18 cents less compared to this day last year, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
BEWARE: Texas Is Warned About DEADLY Bubonic Plague Spreading
Travel Norie recently stated that the BUBONIC PLAGUE began to strike, fearing into the hearts of locals after a case was confirmed on Tuesday, July 9th. The US, including the state of Texas, will need to be very attentive to the symptoms of the Bubonic Plague, especially after health officials are investigating the cases now across the country. Recently, New Mexico and Oregon confirmed that two cases of the plague had happened in their states in March and February.
Why are there thousands of earthquakes in Texas each year now?
SNYDER, Texas — At 10:38 p.m. Monday, the ground began to rumble in West Texas. The real action was nearly five miles below the surface, where a 4.9-magnitude earthquake happened just west of the Scurry-Fisher county line. A few minutes later, and several miles to the northwest, another earthquake rumbled -- this time a 2.8-magnitude rattler. Three more earthquakes then followed in the same area, all within the same half-hour, according to data from U.S. Geological Survey.
Drought update: Big improvements along I-35 corridor and the Hill Country
AUSTIN, Texas — We've come to another drought monitor update, and this week, we're tracking a much-improved situation across Central Texas. In fact, the Interstate 35 corridor, as well as Milam County, are no longer in the "abnormally dry" category and are no longer in a drought designation as a result.
Watch Out: Toxic Hammerhead Worms Invades Texas Again
The invasive species, the poisonous Hammerhead worm looks like something out of a science fiction movie, resembling a snake but much more dangerous. According to the Austin-American-Statesman, poisonous hammerhead worms are on the rise in Texas thanks to Hurricane Beryl, heavy rainfall, and the tropical climate they thrive on. The hammerhead flatworms which can grow up to 15 inches long have been popping up all around the Houston-Galveston area. They can emerge on sidewalks, driveways, patios, and areas with lots of soil.
Ashmore & Ashmore Law Firm Celebrates 10 Years of Service to the Rockwall Community
Rockwall & Terrell, TX – Ashmore & Ashmore Law Firm proudly marks its tenth anniversary this year, celebrating a decade of dedicated service to the Rockwall and Terrell communities. Founded in 2014, the firm has built a reputation for excellence in family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and business litigation.
McKinney touts high rankings in education, safety
McKinney has been named one of the top school districts in North Texas and the second-safest city in America, according to a Facebook post by the McKinney Economic Development Corporation. “Our community is dedicated to excellence in education and safety, making McKinney the perfect place for your family to live,...
North Texas Uber driver charged with assaulting 12-year-old passenger
PLANO, TX - A North Texas Uber driver charged after sexually assaulting a 12-year-old passenger, police say. According to the Plano Police Department, 31-year-old Robert Johnson III was arrested involving a child sexual assault investigation. Police say the rideshare driver had picked up the child in Frisco and on their...
Optimal Blue announces AI capabilities and ongoing strategy focused on addressing real-world challenges for mortgage lenders
Leader in capital markets technology announces AI capabilities and ongoing strategy focused on addressing real-world challenges for mortgage lenders. PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Optimal Blue today announced the delivery of generative AI capabilities centered on helping lenders maximize profitability on every loan transaction. Through direct engagement with its thousands of clients, the company has begun delivering generative AI capabilities built for secondary-market-specific use cases and purposefully designed to solve the real-world challenges that mortgage lenders face. The company’s launch of AI assistants has initiated with the release of three new AI capabilities in Optimal Blue’s CompassEdge hedging and loan trading platform.
Partly cloudy skies, below normal temperatures usher North Texas into weekend
NORTH TEXAS – Skies on Thursday morning were clear with fewer clouds and temperatures in the upper 70s.There will be a few showers and storms in the afternoon, especially east and southeast of Dallas-Fort Worth. Most of the Metroplex has a 10% or 20% chance of storms developing.Most of North Texas will see partly cloudy skies on Thursday. Highs will remain below normal, topping out near 90 degrees in the late afternoon.North Texas remains sandwiched between two areas of high pressure, in a trough allowing disturbances to pass through and spark off rain.The pattern holds through the weekend, keeping spotty afternoon showers in the forecast through Sunday. Any storms that develop over the weekend will be short-lived. There's at least a 30% chance for storms.Going into next week, the ridge of high pressure shifts back over North Texas, and summer reality returns as August begins with highs back in the upper 90s and sunny skies.
Plano can't grow much more — and that could strain the city budget
Plano's running out of room to grow — and that could hurt the city's budget. The Plano city manager, Mark Israelson, recommended a lean budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with no funding for new services or raises for city staff that don't work in public safety. There is a one-time $1,000 payment in Dec. for all employees, including public safety, in the proposed budget.
US Govt Steps Up To Assist Laid Off Tesla Employees
The United States is stepping up to assist workers affected by layoffs at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin. The Department of Labor has awarded Texas more than $1 million to provide employment and retraining services for impacted employees. A WARN notice suggested 2,688 people were impacted by the job cuts.
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