Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Schoolchildren will soon head back to the classroom; and Texas’ annual Sales Tax Holiday will help outfit kids with tax-free clothes, shoes and school supplies they need for the new school year. Texas’ Sales Tax Holiday will be from August 19-21, with no state or local sales tax on school supplies and most clothing and shoes priced under $100. “On that weekend, shoppers will pay no state or local sales tax on many school supplies, school backpacks and most children’s and adults’ clothing and shoes priced at less than $100,” Comptroller Susan Combs said. “The tax break helps out when the kids’ back-to-school lists are long and money is short.”  See the Aug. 18 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for more information.