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Texans can purchase batteries, flashlights, generators and other emergency preparedness supplies without state and local sales taxes from April 26-28. (Courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service)

Texans urged to prepare for disasters with tax-free emergency supplies, April 26-28

By Jovanna Aguilar

Certain emergency preparation supplies can be purchased tax-free in Texas from April 26-28.

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Taking effect Jan. 1, the ordinance will make it unlawful to operate an STR without a valid registration certificate, which costs $275 annually, with the city’s Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
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Mayor John Whitmire and the drainage lawsuit's plaintiffs reached an agreement April 16 six years after the lawsuit was filed. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)
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Mayor Whitmire at a podium
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Houston officials delayed the short-term rentals ordinance and amendments after some felt concerned how it could affect small business owners. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)
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PREVIEW: Harris County to consider revising 18 election precinct boundaries, increasing constable pay
Forty-one police cadets graduated March 13 from the Houston Police Academy. HPD hopes to increase officer salaries this year to boost recruiting efforts amid an ongoing staffing shortage. (Jamaal Ellis/Community Impact)
Houston police seek salary hike to help stagnant staffing
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Mayor John Whitmire addresses the press during an April 2 press conference. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)
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The mobile clinic will provide annual screenings for firefighters through a physical and stress test. (Courtesy 1st Response Family Clinic)
1st Response Mobile Clinic opens to serve Houston-area firefighters
Houston officials have to consider transferring some Hispanic- and Asian-owned businesses out of the city’s Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprises program, or MWBE. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)
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Ernst & Young has received new contracts to further analyze the Houston Public Works department and the city controller’s office, as well as provide recommendations based on the 2024 efficiency study. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
Ernst & Young to further analyze Houston Public Works, controller’s office operations