Texas sales tax holiday set for August 7 to 9
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds shoppers the annual tax free weekend applies to most clothing footwear school supplies and backpacks under 100 dollars. The 1999 started event runs Aug 7 8 9 and could save about eight dollars per hundred spent. Details and eligible items are listed at TexasTaxHoliday.org.
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Glenn Hegar
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Road work expands Highway 302 in Winkler County
Eight miles of Highway 302 in Winkler County will undergo rehab and widening from 7 a m to 7 p m daily starting today. Lane closures will occur with flaggers at each end and a pilot car guiding vehicles through. No nighttime closures planned. expect delays and consider alternate routes.
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Kermit
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Ex-Permian teacher Jay Burns indicted on sex and relationship charges
Former Permian High School instructor Jay Dee Burns, 44, faces four counts of improper relationship between an educator and a student and two counts of reporting an incident involving a child. The case involves a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old decathlon team members who allegedly communicated with Burns via Fet Life. Authorities note the grand jury process was prolonged by digital evidence, while a stalking case from Odessa Police Department awaits file. Burns denies all sexual or improper conduct and will pursue discovery.
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Odessa H E B Store Opens Early On Friday
Workers stock the new H E B on Odessa west side along West University Boulevard as the store prepares to open at 6 a m Friday. Odessa American reports the major supermarket will begin serving customers early with fresh aisles and grand opening momentum.
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New H E B Opens West Odessa Store Soon
Workers stocked shelves as the 98,000 square foot H-E-B at West Loop 338 and University Boulevard readies to open at 6 a m Friday. It will be the companys westernmost store and offers include a True Texas BBQ restaurant with 80 seats and in house dining plus to go.
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Odessa doctor fatally shot by partner and killer ends case
Odessa police close the shooting death of cardiologist Dr. Suresh Gadasalli after a business partner killed him and then died by suicide. Police say no motive was found and no charges will be filed. The case will not be reviewed by the district attorney. Absent further details, investigators noted both men were real estate partners.
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Suresh Gadasalli
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Steve LeSueur
CPD
Ector County District Attorney's Office
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