Texas sales tax holiday urged by Comptroller
State Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn urged families to take advantage of a three day sales tax holiday on clothing and footwear under 100 dollars. The event starts Friday and is expected to save about 43.8 million in tax revenue including 34.6 million in sales tax and 9.2 million in local taxes.
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SARS quarantine lifted for 12 Dyess Air Force Base staff
ABILENE AP The quarantine ended Tuesday for 12 Dyess Air Force Base personnel and relatives after exposure concerns. Tests for SARS on all 12 were negative as the last two confined personnel were released at midnight Monday. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome had drawn attention earlier when some Dyess travelers passed through Toronto airport.
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Democrats rally to return for special session
Representative Joe Deshotel of Beaumont voiced frustration with leadership tactics and urged fellow Democrats to return to the chamber for a special session, signaling renewed solidarity and a push to advance their agenda.
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ECISD Aids With Bulk Computer and Athletic Equipment
ECISD has instructed that supplies be issued as aids in bulk only under specific eligibility rules, ensuring equitable distribution for district programs. The policy emphasizes targeted use, with priority given to schools and departments facing critical shortages and measurable impact on student needs.
Two Car Accident Leaves Three Injured and Vehicles Totaled
Willie Pruitt with Nea Poo Rekers prepared to haul a 1997 Chevrolet 1500 pickup involved in a late Tuesday wreck. Shirley Davis aged 63 and her grandson suffered minor injuries and were taken to Medical Center Hospital. Choya Jackson 49 of Weatherford the pickup driver was uninjured. All three vehicles were totaled. Jackson received a citation for failure to yield the right of way on left turn.
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Alpine girl dies after Friday rollover near Fort Stockton
A 12 year old Alpine girl died Monday from injuries after a Friday one vehicle rollover on Interstate 10 three miles west of Fort Stockton. Tanya Houston died at University Medical Center in Lubbock at 7 55 a m. Delma Leticia Houston 42 Daniella Houston 15 and Georgine Houston all of Alpine were listed in stable condition at Pecos County Memorial Hospital. Delma Houston was driving a 1999 Chevrolet Venture van when a blowout caused the vehicle to veer off the road and roll several times. All occupants were wearing seat belts.
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Pecos County Memorial Hospital
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