Aug. 5-7: Texas sales tax holiday on school supplies
Round up last-minute back-to-school supplies shopping this weekend. The annual Texas sales tax holiday is when state law exempts items such as clothing, shoes, school supplies and backpacks under $100 from sales tax. According to previous Community Impact Newspaper reporting, qualifying Items can be purchased in stores, online, via phone or through the mail. The selected tax-free clothing and school supplies are listed on the comptroller's website. www.texastaxholiday.org
Aug. 6: Visit Main Street Market
Downtown Conroe hosts weekly farmers markets. Local vendors, such as farmers and artisans, sell their local products in an outdoor market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). 299-201 W. Phillips St., Conroe. www.mainstreetmarketctx.com
