ETR Staff Report (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-9. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below $100, saving shoppers […]
Don’t be fooled by “Free” gas and grocery card postcards, BBB warns ETR Staff Report With the cost of groceries and fuel continuing to strain many household budgets, it’s no surprise that consumers are eager to take advantage of legitimate savings opportunities. Unfortunately, scammers know this too, and they’re increasingly using the U.S. mail to […]
Commissioner Sid Miller Renews Call for Special Session to Protect Texas Agriculture from Unchecked Data Center Growth Commissioner Sid Miller Renews Call for Special Session to Protect Texas Agriculture from Unchecked Data Center Growth ETR Staff Report AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today renewed his call for Governor Greg Abbott to immediately convene […]
ETR Staff Report “Excessive speed makes any crash more dangerous. Higher speeds mean less time to react and a much greater risk of serious injury or death. We’re asking Texans to slow down and drive with care.” – TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. AUSTIN – In Texas, getting there a few minutes faster isn’t worth […]
From Caddo Lake to underground aquifers, every drop counts Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/www.infinitieplusmag.com At the recent state of the region, the honorable Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt without much ado dived into the water treatise. He reiterated the utmost importance of water and its future. In East Texas, water is more than a resource. It is the lifeblood of […]
ETR Staff Report AUSTIN — As early voting continues across Texas for the March 3 Primary Election, Secretary of State Jane Nelson today provided an update on voter participation and encouraged Texans to rely on official election information as Election Day approaches. Early voting began Feb. 17 and runs through Friday, Feb. 27. More than […]
