Texas cities see growth in sales tax allocations in 2007
The Texas State Comptroller reports July sales tax revenue up 5.3 percent from 2006, with August allocations to local governments rising 5.1 percent. Year to date, city and county sales tax receipts exceed 2006 levels, while individual towns such as Brownfield and Littlefield show mixed changes. Levelland and Seminole posted notable increases, and statewide trends show ongoing growth across municipalities.
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Texas Tax Free Weekend Set for Aug 17 to 19
The state schedules a three day tax holiday from August 17 through 19 exempting most clothing and footwear under 100 dollars from sales tax. Backpacks under 100 dollars used by students are also exempt, with wheel backpacks and messenger bags included, but luggage and purses are excluded. Ten backpacks per purchase may be bought tax free without an exemption certificate.
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Paper 'n Ink Page 4 reflections on aging and boomer life
Lynn Brisendine writes about turning 60 and the aging boomer paradox. The piece riffs on signs of getting old, swapping freshness for humor, and personal anecdotes about sleep, back pain, lawn care, and conversations about others’ surgeries as the page continues.
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Lynn Brisendine
Plain Talk program to teach parents sex communication
Plain Talk from South Plains Community Action plans Home Health Parties to equip parents in Terry County to discuss sex with teens. Coordinator Mario Landeros notes the year long effort aims to reach many homes and families. A Terry County teen survey shows 38.3 percent sexually active teens, average first sex at 15, and 81 percent deem birth control important though 46 percent have used protection. Parents largely disapprove of teen sex and birth control use.
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Terry County
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Brownfield
Terry County Commissioners Will Meet Monday
The Terry County Commissioners plan a regular session at 10 a.m. Monday with an agenda including monthly reports from the Justice of the Peace, District Clerk and County Clerk, bid considerations for pickups in Precincts Two Three and Four, a roads discussion with Perry Brewer, multiple property bids at 811 3rd St 136 S 5th St and West Canyon St, plus talks on the 2008 budget tax rate and per diem expenses for county employees.
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Perry Brewer
Ernesto Gonzales
3Rd St
Mary Hales
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