Sales Tax Holiday Means More Bang for Back-to-School Bucks

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Susan Combs says Texas families have a big opportunity to save money when they shop.  The state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19-21.

“On that weekend, shoppers will pay no state or local sales tax on many school supplies, school backpacks and most children’s and adults’ clothing and shoes priced at less than $100,” Combs said.  “The tax break helps out when the kids’ back-to-school lists are long and money is short.”

This year, Combs predicts shoppers will save $62.1 million in state and local sales taxes during the Sales Tax Holiday.

The tax holiday weekend has been an annual event since 1999.  Currently, the Tax Code sets the holiday for the third Friday, Saturday and Sunday in August.

Lists of apparel and school supplies that may be purchased tax free can be found on the Comptroller’s website at www.texastaxholiday.org.

Eastlake Turnaround

The Eastlake Turnaround from east to westbound will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting today through the second week of August.

The lane leading directly to the Turnaround will also be closed.

Crews will be installing a new rip rap.

School Uniform Swap

School Uniform Swap

Sponsored by

El Paso County Lions Clubs

Turn in clean used uniforms for a credit slip,

Or donate outgrown uniforms to other students.

Drop off now at:

Angelus Cleaners, Inc.               National Self Storage

816 N. Mesa St.                         7620 North Loop & Carolina

7-6:00 Mon-Fri, Sat 8-3:00             10-6:00 Mon-Fri, Sat 9-4:00 Contact Ryan 526-7687                      Contact Luisa 779-7676       

                                    

Or Bring your uniforms to Swap on:

Distribution Swap Day

 

 Saturday, July 23, 2011

8am – 11am

Eastlake High School

13000 Emerald Pass Ave., El Paso, Tx 79928

No Guarantees of size or quantity

POLICE SEEK SUSPECT IN FATAL HIT & RUN COLLISION

A man attempts to cross Paisano Drive near Bowie High School late at night, and is run over by a driver who fails to stop and render aid, making this the,

Crime Stoppers “Crime of the Week.”

On Thursday, March 24

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, 2011, about 10:20 P.M., 46-year-old Jorge Campa, addressunknown, was crossing Paisano Drive near Piedras when he was struck by an unknown motorist heading west on Paisano. Mr. Campa was pronounced dead at the scene.

Based on evidence found at the scene, the vehicle is believed to be a white 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche which should show damage to the front left and has a broken fog light cover. The life of a man was lost at the hands of a careless driver, who left the man laying fatally injured on the street. You may have the information that is key to solving this case and bringing closure to Jorge Campa’s family

If you have any information about the identity of the suspect involved, or the location of the vehicle, please call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-TIPS(566-8477) or on-line at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you can qualify for a cash reward up to $1,000.

Crime Stoppers of El Paso: a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crime.

Academy Sports + Outdoors hosts a back-to-school uniform donation for 30 kids with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso

WHO:         Academy Sports + Outdoors and Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso 

WHEN:         Tuesday, July 12, 2011 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

WHERE:         Academy Sports + Outdoors 

                      801 S. Mesa Hills Dr.

 

                      El Paso, TX 79912

 

WHAT:         Academy Sports + Outdoors is hosting a back-to-school uniform donation event to give 30 kids from the Big Brothers Big Sisters Club of El Paso a $100 gift card to buy uniforms, backpacks, shoes and other school supplies. 

Each child will be greeted at the store with the $100 gift card. During the shopping spree, the kids participating will enjoy the experience of choosing back-to-school items with their Bigs, followed by a pizza party.

 

PHOTO OP:         Photograph and film kids from the Big Brothers Big Sisters Club shopping for their school uniforms and back-to school supplies. Capture the shopping spree and interaction between the kids and associates. 

FACEBOOK:         Academy Sports + Outdoors is hosting a uniform donation event for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Club of El Paso. The kids will receive a $100 gift card to spend on their school uniform needs and any back-to-school items. 

TWEET:         We're hosting a uniform donation event for El Paso’s Big Brothers Big Sisters! Each child will receive a $100 gift card to buy school uniforms. 

About Academy Sports + Outdoors 

Academy Sports + Outdoors is a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer with a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear along with sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel and much more. The Texas-based company operates 133 stores throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. The Academy Sports + Outdoors philosophy is to deliver an unparalleled shopping experience by providing convenience, offering a broad selection of quality products, delivering exceptional customer service and selling the right stuff at every day low prices. For more information about Academy Sports + Outdoors visit academy.com, facebook.com/academysportsandoutdoors, twitter.com/academydotcom and youtube.com/academydotcom.