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Stock up on school supplies during tax-free weekend!
Tax-free Weekend comes to Texas on Aug. 7, 8,9. For many, this sales holiday is a chance to save money for essential school and office supplies. There are rules, however. Items are only tax free if they are under $100. Many items needed for the upcoming school year fall under this price range.
Tax-free clothing and supplies include:
School supplies:
Binders
Book bags
Composition books
Crayons
Erasers
Folders
Glue
Highlighters
Index cards
Markers
Notebooks
Paper
Pencils
Pens
Rulers
Scissors
Clothing:
Jeans
Pants
School uniforms
Shirts
Shoes
Socks
Underwear
In line with the holiday, Sun & Ski Sports Offers a savings incentive when buying sports and recreational equipment that can be used for purposes other than school. “Sun and Ski will reduce your purchase price by an amount equal to the local sales tax and then you will pay tax on the reduced amount,” said Eddie Sheraki, President CEO of Versa Creative Group.
Recreational items supply list:
Athletics socks
Baseball jerseys
Cross trainers
Camp Clothes
Flip-Flops
Golf Dresses
Running Shoes
Golf Jackets
Sandals
Golf Windbreakers
Slippers
Golf Shirts/Skirts
Sneakers
Tennis Shoes/Dresses/Shorts/Skirts
Fishing Vests
Football Jerseys
Hats
Hunting Vests
Hiking Boots
Jogging Apparel
Swimsuits
Workout Clothes
Shoes
August Junk Waste Month
Junk Waste
“Junk Waste” is defined as items such as furniture, appliances, and other bulky material.
Tree Waste is accepted during Junk Waste Months; however, to ensure your Tree Waste is recycled, you may hold your tree waste materials until the next Tree Waste designated month or take it to a Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center.
FREE IMMUNIZATIONS FOR CHILDREN, CARING FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION CARE VAN
The following HFD Fire Stations have been designated to participate in the FREE Children’s Immunization Program (birth-18 years) sponsored by the Houston Fire Department & Caring for Children Foundation Care Van Program.
All children’s vaccines will be provided toUNINSURED and MEDICAID children.
***Sorry they cannot service children with CHIP or private insurance.***
Bring your child’s current immunization record to any of the clinics listed here.
Parents or guardians MUST accompany their children.
The Carevan will be at the following locations from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, August 20, 2015 at the HFD Training Academy – 8030 Braniff, 77061
- Thursday, September 3, 2015 at HFD Fire Station 82 – 11250 Braesridge, 77071
- Thursday, October 1, 2015 at HFD Fire Station 19 – 1801 Gregg, 77020
- Thursday, November 5, 2015 at HFD Fire Station 34 – 3100 Laura Koppe, 77034
- Thursday, December 3, 2015 at HFD Fire Station 70 – 11410 Beamer, 77089
Free Immunizations
Harris Health System wants to help parents beat the back-to-school rush by offering school immunizations through its Troubleshooters Mobile Unit. During July and August, Troubleshooters is offering free immunizations to children two months to 18 years of age. To receive immunizations, a parent must be present with the child’s shot record. All shots will be given based on availability.
Below, Please see a calendar with the dates and locations.
https://www.harrishealth.org/en/news/pages/upcomingevents.aspx
Please Report Trash Concerns
Report Missed Garbage Collection
http://311selfservice.houstontx.gov/Ef3/General.jsp?form=SWM_MissedGarbagePU_WEB&page=SSP_Page_EmailEnter
Apply for Back Door Collections Due to Physical Limitations
http://311selfservice.houstontx.gov/Ef3/General.jsp?form=SWM_PhysChallengePU_WEB&page=SSP_Page_EmailEnter
Complaint Regarding Driver or Vehicle Assigned to Solid Waste Management
http://311selfservice.houstontx.gov/Ef3/General.jsp?form=SWM_PersVehicleCompl_WEB&page=SSP_Page_EmailEnter
Repair or Replace Damaged or Missing Container
http://311selfservice.houstontx.gov/Ef3/General.jsp?form=SWM_ContainerProb_WEB&page=SSP_Page_EmailEnter
Property Damage Caused by SWM Employee or Vehicle
http://311selfservice.houstontx.gov/Ef3/General.jsp?form=SWM_PropertyDamage_WEB&page=SSP_Page_EmailEnter
SWM Missed Heavy Trash
http://311selfservice.houstontx.gov/Ef3/General.jsp?form=SWM_MissedHevTrashPU_WEB&page=SSP_Page_EmailEnter
If this is a police, fire, medical or other emergency, please call 911.
HPD Resource
Citizens can use this form to request increased patrols around their home or business for a prowler, speeding vehicle, excessive burglaries and thefts, being on vacation, or for reasons causing them concern in the “other” box.
https://ehpd.houstontx.gov/citizenalert/
July is “Tree Waste” – First Monday of the month
“Tree Waste” is defined as “clean” wood waste such as tree limbs, branches, and stumps. Lumber, furniture, and treated wood will NOT be accepted.
Heavy Trash is the first Monday of the month which is March 2nd
Junk Waste may NOT be placed for collection during a Tree Waste month.
Tree Waste months are January, March, May, July, September, and November.
Fatal accident shuts down Hwy 225 in both directions
HOUSTON (KTRK) —
Highway 225 is shut down in both directions between Allen Genoa and Goodyear due to a heavy truck accident and Hazmat spill.
According to TranStar, the accident was verified just after 1pm.
A heavy truck accident caused a HazMat spill and forces authorities to shut down all lanes in both directs of Highway 225.
SkyEye HD was over the scene as crews doused the rig with water and brought in the Jaws of Life to pry the front windshield open. A victim was pulled from the truck but didn’t survive. The identity of the driver has not been released.
SkyEye HD was over the scene as crews doused the rig with water and brought in the Jaws of Life to pry the front windshield open. A victim was pulled from the truck but didn’t survive. The identity of the driver has not been released.
The Texas Department of Transportation says the 18-wheeler hit a natural gas line, which is leaking vapor. Contractors are on the scene trying to cap the leak.