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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
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dead at 74
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), who served in Congress for nearly three decades, has died at the age of 74, her family announced Friday evening. “Today, with incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the…
Oklahoma narcotics bureau seizes over 36,000 marijuana plants in Tyrone raid
TYRONE, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) seized 36,591 marijuana plants from a cannabis grow on July 18 in Tyrone. According to OBN, the search warrant of Boomer Buds Cannabis Company LLC was part of an ongoing investigation into marijuana trafficking. In addition to the 36,591...
OU football projected to finish 8th in SEC, All-SEC teams announced
Oklahoma has been picked to finish eighth in the SEC preseason poll, the SEC announced on Friday. In addition to the poll, the SEC also announced its preseason All-SEC teams, with linebacker Danny Stutsman and safety Billy Bowman Jr. being selected to the defensive first-team All-SEC. On offense, wide receiver Deion Burks was named to the third-team All-SEC.
Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning coming to Norman for Tennessee game
One of the most anticipated games on the 2024 schedule for the Oklahoma Sooners comes Sept. 21. It’s the first conference game in the SEC for OU and one of the most storied programs in college football will come to town. The Tennessee Volunteers will be in Norman, and one of their most famous alumni will apparently be there as well. NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning led the Volunteers before becoming the No. 1 pick in the 1998 NFL draft. He told his former NFL teammate Pat McAfee on “The Pat McAfee Show” that he’ll be in attendance at...
Tulsa's right to counsel pilot program faces uncertain future
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — According to the Oklahoma Policy Institute, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 25% of renter households in Tulsa are at risk of eviction. “We have one of the highest eviction rates in the nation," said Eric Hallett, the Coordinator of Housing Advocacy for Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. "Actually, we were found to have the 11th highest eviction rate in the nation."
Sen. Lankford’s Dropped Ball Enabled Trump Shooter (ANALYSIS)
The headline certainly sounds like a wild accusation or a conspiracy theory. It’s neither. The Tulsa area has more space related technological expertise than most of us imagine. Tulsa, in union with Indian nations, also has a wealth of federal contracting capabilities greater than most areas of the United States outside of Washington, D.C.
Weekend rain chances continue, heat stays west
On the eastern edge of the heat dome, our relief from Summer heat continues!. After some earlier rain, we will see chances come back, especially tonight across much of the state. Sunday will see some morning rain along with chances returning again in the afternoon. All the while, since broad...
Penn State Wrestling: David Taylor’s Contract Details Released
The contract details for Penn State wrestling legend David Taylor in his new job as Oklahoma State’s coach have been released. Taylor, a 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist known as “The Magic Man,” shocked the wrestling world in early May when he took the job to succeed legendary coach John Smith and thus retired from active competition.
Woman Found Dead With Gunshot Wound In SE Oklahoma City Drive Thru
Police said a woman who was found dead in a pharmacy drive-thru on Thursday had an apparent gunshot wound. The woman, who Oklahoma City Police have not identified, was found outside a business near SE 44th and Shields Blvd. on Thursday. Investigators said they're working to learn what led to...
Paul Finebaum Names 'Very Underrated' SEC Coach That Deserves More Recognition
SEC media days have concluded, and we are just a few weeks away from the start of fall camp in preparation for the upcoming season. On Friday, a caller discussed his opinion of the Oklahoma Sooners' head coach Brent Venables' appearance at SEC media days on Paul Finebaum's radio ...
Minco families face $8,000 in unpaid school meal charges; district offers debt forgiveness
MINCO, Okla. (KOKH) — Families in Minco owe their school district more than $8,000 in breakfast and lunch charges. Minco Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Kevin Sims declined an interview with Fox 25, but we know these charges are from last year. MPS broke the news to families online Thursday...
LA high school amigos help frame Cornerstone Creek house
Three Los Angeles-based high school students, Michael “Mick” Wayne, Ryan Lassner and Abraham Morovati braved the heat on a recent sunny morning to help frame a Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity house in eastern Canadian County. While the young men still love LA, Wayne, who will be a...
Tickets on sale now for Cherokee musical featuring Academy Award-recipient Wes Studi
TULSA – “Nanyehi – The Story of Nancy Ward,” featuring Academy Award-recipient Wes Studi, makes its return Oct. 11-12 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Studi is set to play the principal role of Attakullakulla, Nanyehi’s uncle. As a direct descendant of Nanyehi, Studi has been very vocal about his participation in the production.
Rising Oklahoma high school football player forced to miss Elite 11 camp due to global IT outage
OKLAHOMA CITY — A rising Oklahoma high school football player was forced to miss his trip to a prestigious quarterback camp after a global technology outage caused travel delays and cancellations at Will Rogers World Airport on Friday. Hundreds of people at the Oklahoma City airport had to make...
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