It will be Warm and humid Friday through the weekend. There will be plenty of instability for a few strong to severe storm chances at 20%. Next week, we will keep the same pattern going. Isolated storms are possible
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(ACADEMY) Academy ISD Superintendent Nolen, Assistant Superintendent Itz, campus principals, and campus staff surprised five educators earlier today!
Natural disasters will continue to happen. Prepare yourself during the 2026 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the sales tax holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to give an exemption certificate to claim the exemption.
These emergency preparation supplies qualify for tax exemption if purchased for a sales price:
- Less than $3000 Portable generators.Less than $300 Emergency ladders.Hurricane shutters.
- Less than $75 Axes. Batteries, single or multipack (AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volt or 9 volt).
- Can openers – nonelectric. Carbon monoxide detectors.
- Coolers and ice chests for food storage – nonelectric.
- Fire extinguishers. First aid kits. Fuel containers.
- Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits. Hatchets.
- Ice products – reusable and artificial.
- Light sources – portable self-powered (including battery operated).
- Examples of items include: candles, flashlights and lanterns.
- Mobile telephone batteries and mobile telephone chargers.
- Radios – portable self-powered (including battery operated) – includes two-way and weather band radios. Smoke detectors. Tarps and other plastic sheeting.
Note: Several over-the-counter self-care items, such as antibacterial hand sanitizer, soap, spray and wipes, are always exempt from sales tax if they are labeled with a “Drug Facts” panel in accordance with federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
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