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Tax-Free Weekend: everything you need to know

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video shows back-to-school dates for Central Texas schools.(KFDX/KJTL) — Texas shoppers can save some cash this weekend on qualifying items during the 24th-annual Tax-Free Weekend or Sales Tax Holiday, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. The Comptroller's office encouraged Texans to support the state's businesses while saving money on most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks under $100 during the holiday this weekend. Back to school: When do local districts begin classes for the 2023-24 school year? Hegar explained that Texas lawmakers intentionally mandated the holiday to fall on the Friday prior to the 15th day of August to give families a financial boost while preparing for the school year. According to Hegar, Texans have saved more than $1.3 billion in state and local taxes since the Tax-Free Weekend was implemented in 1999.Here's your complete guide to Texas' tax-free festivities.When will things be tax-free?Texans can expect sal...

Police investigating fatal crash in Brunswick

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

BRUNSWICK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State police announced they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Hoosick Road in Brunswick. According to police, Christopher Lockrow, 28, of Valley Falls, succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On August 9 at 1:36 p.m., troopers responded to Hoosick Road near McChesney Avenue for the report of a crash involving a car and a motorcycle. The initial investigation determined that Lockrow was traveling eastbound operating a motorcycle when a car entered the roadway from McChesney Avenue preparing to travel westbound, resulting in Lockrow striking the vehicle. Lockrow suffered severe injuries from the crash and was transported to Samaritan Hospital, where he was later declared deceased. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: August 11-13

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From concerts to plays to the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair, there are quite a few things happening on August 11, 12, and 13. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, August 11Rachmaninoff at 150 by The Philidelphia Orchestra, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the SPAC website.Tri-City ValleyCats vs. New Jersey Jackals, Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, 6:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Tri-City ValleyCats website.K.Flay, Empire Live in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.Disney’s “The Lion King,” Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.Honky Tonk Angels, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on theREP website.Schoharie County Sunshine Fair,  113 Sunshine Drive in Cobleski...

Clarence Thomas took dozens of trips paid for by billionaire friends: Report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

WASHINGTON (The Hill) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has taken dozens of trips paid for by at least four billionaire friends during his time on the bench, a new report from ProPublica found. The report expands upon their previous investigation into Thomas’s relationship with Harlan Crow, a GOP megadonor who gave the justice vacations, flights, and his mother’s house in Georgia. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! ProPublica’s newest story sheds additional light on the two men’s friendship. It also details trips Thomas purportedly accepted from three other billionaires: former Berkshire Hathaway executive David Sokol, oil businessman Paul “Tony” Novelly and H. Wayne Huizenga, who helped expand Blockbuster.The report detailed how Thomas’s friends footed the bills for at least 38 destination vacations, 26 private jet flights, and eight helicopter flights. Besides travel costs, billionaires paid for 12 VIP passes to sporting e...

See the new value duet pairings at Panera

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Panera is changing the Value Duet pairings. The meal deals are a combination of a half sandwich or salad and a cup of soup. They cost between $6.99 and $8.99. Panera BreadSome of the choices are:Deli Ham Sandwich and Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup Napa Almond Chicken Sandwich and Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Classic Grilled Cheese and Creamy Tomato Soup Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich and Creamy Tomato Soup Tuna Sandwich and Creamy Tomato Soup Caesar Salad and Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup Greek Salad and Creamy Tomato Soup Panera Bread is a popular bakery-café chain that has a reputation for offering a diverse menu of freshly baked goods, artisanal sandwiches, salads, and soups. Their freshly baked bread is a cornerstone of their menu.The locations often feature a combination of rustic décor and modern design, making them comfortable spaces for both quick meals and leisurely gatherings.One of Panera Bread's defining characteristics is it...

Car stolen with child inside, suspect crashes it in St. Louis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A man faces felony charges after he allegedly stole a car with a child inside from a St. Ann gas station and crashed it. Kevin Quinn, 37, is also accused of leaving the crash scene, recklessly driving the car and leading police on a chase after stealing the car. Calling out the Court: Missouri family battles jury summons for son who can’t serve According to court records obtained by FOX 2, Quinn took a woman's car from a QuikTrip while knowing a four-year-old child was inside the car and not in a seatbelt. Quinn reportedly crashed the car near the gas station on St. Charles Rock Road. Police later spotted the vehicle and noticed Quinn speeding and "changing lanes erratically," per court documents. Police followed Quinn to Goodfellow Boulevard near the St. Louis City-County line, and he was later arrested around the area. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Ne...

Colorado’s e-bike rebate program begins next week. Here’s how to get up to $1,750.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

Coloradans will get their first chance at e-bike rebates of up to $1,750 beginning next week as the state launches a new program aimed at reducing pollution from driving.Residents who meet income requirements can apply online for a rebate from 9 a.m. Wednesday to 1 p.m. Monday by submitting their name and contact information. After a random selection process, approximately 2,000 people will receive a rebate in the first round, said Sarah Thorne, who runs the program for the Colorado Energy Office.Those not selected for rebates this round will have the opportunity to resubmit to the lottery in September and October. Approximately 7,000 Coloradans will receive the rebates this year through a $6.6 million allocation from the state’s Air Quality Improvement Investments program, Thorne said.The goal is to get people out of cars and onto bikes to reduce emissions, Thorne said. Transportation is the leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions in the state, according to the Colorado Ene...

Lil Tay says she and her brother are 'safe and alive': Report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

Editor's note: This article reflects new information received since Wednesday's initial report.The internet was set ablaze after a statement was posted to Lil Tay's official Instagram account on Wednesday that claimed the young influencer had passed away. According to the note, it was penned by Tay's family and it had stated she and her brother had tragically died. It was apparently a hoax.Tay has told TMZ that both she and her brother are alive. "I want to make it clear that my brother and I are safe and alive, but I’m completely heartbroken, and struggling to even find the right words to say. It’s been a very traumatizing 24 hours. All day yesterday, I was bombarded with endless heartbreaking and tearful phone calls from loved ones all while trying to sort out this mess," she told the outlet in a statement. The teen also revealed that a "third party" was spreading "jarring misinformation" and that Claire Hope isn't even her real name. "My Instagram account was compromised by a thi...

Maui surveys the burned wreckage caused by the deadliest U.S. wildfire in years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

The search of the wildfire wreckage on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of burned out homes and obliterated communities as firefighters battled the stubborn blaze that has already claimed 36 lives, making it the deadliest in the U.S. in recent years.Fueled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane, the fire started Tuesday and took the island by surprise, racing through parched growth and neighborhoods in the historic town of Lahaina, a tourist destination that dates to the 1700s and is the biggest community on the island's west side.Maui County said late Wednesday that at least 36 people had died, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire since the 2018 Camp Fire in California, which killed at least 85 people and laid waste to the town of Paradise. The Hawaii toll could rise, though, as rescuers reach parts of the island that had been unreachable due to ongoing fires or obstructions. Officials said earlier Wednesday that 271 structures had be...

3 teens burned down small structure in Riverside County, officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:28 GMT

Three juveniles are in custody after allegedly setting a small structure on fire in Eastvale Wednesday night, officials said.The fire broke out around 7:20 p.m. in the 7600 block of Soaring Bird Court.Responding deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office found the structure engulfed in flames and the suspects were seen running from the scene.Cal Fire firefighters responded and put out the flames, while deputies determined the structure was completely charred and was deemed a total loss.The suspects were taken into custody and booked into juvenile hall on suspicion of arson and conspiracy to commit arson, officials said.No further details about the incident were released.