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AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.68 billion in February, 14.2% more than in Feb. 2022. The majority of February sales tax revenue is based on sales made in January and remitted to the agency in February.
“Propelled by continued strong business spending and a surprising post-holiday surge in consumer spending, growth in February sales tax receipts significantly outpaced inflation, which is still hovering over 6%,” Hegar said. “Robust increases in receipts from all major sectors suggest economic activity in the state is not yet slowing significantly despite high interest rates and fears of recession.
Read moreCelebrate Easter with Living in Triumph’s (L.I.T.) 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt Friday, April 7, at August Horst Park, 100 Veteran’s Memorial Drive in Navasota.
The fun begins at noon and concludes at 2 p.m. Enjoy food, photos, win prizes and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. The free event is thanks to sponsors including Walmart, Sonic and the city of Navasota.
All events will be located at the Logan Secheslski Soccer Complex at August Horst Park.
Read moreFrom sweet treats to creativity, there was something for everyone during Spring Break at Navasota Public Library. Children enjoyed a banana split party, sidewalk chalk day, a paint party and more.
Read moreThe smoke has cleared, and winners have been announced at the 10th Annual Iola VFD Cookoff. Jamie Roby with Texas Smoke earned Grand Champion and James Ellis and Swank Backus with Wilde Beast Cookers took home Reserve Champion. View complete results at https://ibcabbq.org/?contest-details/?contestid=10457.
Read moreNavasota Police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting in the parking lot of Wave Express.
Officers responded to the 500 block of West Washington Avenue to reports of shots fired around 10:30 p.m. Witness statements and video footage confirmed two groups of people were at the business and exchanged words. As one group was leaving, they fired multiple shots at the other group. Navasota Police Chief Mike Mize said no one was injured, but evidence of the shooting was located.
Read more“Slamford,” a 1948 Chevrolet owned by Charlie Diggs, was one of the coveted vehicles at the 5th Annual Classics at the Courthouse March 19, in downtown Anderson.
Read moreAnderson-Shiro CISD has seen substantial growth and hope to address those needs through Proposition A, a $44.5 million bond, that will appear on the May 6 ballot.
Currently the district has around 943 students from Pre-K through 12th grade including 173 transfer students (82 elementary, 91 secondary). Of those transfers, 72 are children of current staff or former staff. The district significantly decreased transfer students from 230 in the 2014-15 school year.
Read moreNavasota Police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting at Wave Express.
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