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Texas’ next Sales Tax Holiday/Tax-Free Weekend is Aug. 8-10

Texas’ next Sales Tax Holiday/Tax-Free Weekend is Aug. 8-10

(Editor’s note: The following information is compiled from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts website, comptroller.texas.gov.) The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual

Back-to-school personal safety: Ensuring every student's well-being on and off campus

As we send our children back to school, it’s essential to ensure they feel both physically and emotionally safe in their learning environments. Whether it’s handling bullying, practicing emergency drills, or staying safe online, here are some important tips for parents and educators to help protect students throughout

TCEQ: Aug. 5-6 are Ozone Action Days

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Tuesday, August 5, and Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels

State Fair of Texas announces 2025 attractions, entertainment lineup, and weekend rodeos

State Fair of Texas announces 2025 attractions, entertainment lineup, and weekend rodeos

DALLAS – The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce the free entertainment lineup for the 2025 State Fair. Hundreds of activities are spread throughout the fairgrounds during all 24 days of the State Fair, free with your admission ticket. Celebrating all things Texan is central to the State Fair’

TWC highlights Career Exploration on National Intern Day

TWC highlights Career Exploration on National Intern Day

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) celebrated July 31 as National Intern Day by encouraging students and employers to explore work-based learning opportunities. Programs like the Texas Internship Challenge and the Texas Intern Network showcase how internships help people grow professionally and contribute to a stronger workforce. * The Texas Internship

TCEQ shows July 31-Aug. 2 as Ozone Action Days

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Thursday, July 31; Friday, Aug. 1; and Saturday, Aug. 2. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing

Back-to-school road safety: Protecting our students

As students across the country head back to school, it's important to prioritize road safety for children and drivers alike. With school buses, walkers, cyclists, and carpooling families sharing the roads, the risk of accidents increases during the busy school season. To help ensure a safe journey to