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Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies, April 27-29

(AUSTIN) — As we enter the severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29.
“Fires, tornadoes and other severe weather conditions can strike at any time, so it is important that families, homes and businesses have the supplies they need to face these and other emergencies,” Hegar said. “There is no sense in waiting for disaster to strike. I’m encouraging Texans to take advantage of this tax holiday to save money while stocking up for emergency situations.”

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Devine VFD to host Chili Cook Off April 27th

Devine Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be holding their 2024 Chili Cook Off on Saturday, April 27th at the Fire Department. Make the best chili to win cash prizes.
Entry fees are: Traditional Red $35, Homestyle $30, Chili Verde $25 and Salsa $20. Winners will receive prices as well as entry to the ICS World Championship Cook Off.
Public entry (from 11 am to 3 pm) will be $5 for adults and $3 for children 4 to 12.
For more information and to register as a chef go to www.chilicookoff.com/cookoffs or call (830) 251-2955.

Antonio “Tony” R. Alaniz

March 8, 1931 – April 8, 2024

After 93 years, and 1 month, Antonio “Tony” Ramos Alaniz entered eternal life in heaven. He joins his beloved wife of 67 years, Sulema Riojas Alaniz, his parents Fidel & Simona Alaniz, his parents-in-law Onofre & Ramona Riojas, his siblings Jesusa Nieto, Maria DeLeon, Sylvestre Alaniz, Jesus Alaniz, Juanita Saenz, Lenor Flores & Adela Velasquez.

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