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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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Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare
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1st Response Mobile Clinic opens to serve Houston-area firefighters
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Harris County downtown building being renamed after Sylvester Turner
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Capt. Mike Koteras has worked with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 31 years. (Jamaal Ellis/Community Impact)
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Tax filing assistance is available in Harris County. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
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