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Emergency prep supplies sales tax holiday this Saturday

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AUSTIN – Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging Texans to take advantage of the Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday this weekend to be ready in case a natural disaster strikes such as hurricanes, storms, flooding, wildfires and tornadoes. This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29.   “Texans know a major factor in recovering from a natural disaster is to be prepared,” said Commissioner Bush. “This weekend Texas is waiving the sales tax on many items you may need when disaster strikes such as batteries, hurricane shutters, generators, smoke detectors, fuel containers, and more. Now is a great time to save while stocking up on supplies you may need for the upcoming hurricane season and to gather any items you need to complete your emergency kit.”   The 2019 Hurricane Season officially starts June 1st. 
For details and to see a full list of tax-exempt items, visit the Texas Comptroller’s Office website at https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-1017.php. For more information, contact the Texas Comptroller’s Office at 800-252-5555 or visit  https://comptroller.texas.gov/web-forms/tax-help.   Find tips on putting together an emergency kit from FEMA at https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2019/03/12/prepare-unexpected-build-emergency-kit.  

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Bowie Animal Shelter volunteers ready fun day for Clear the Shelter Saturday

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It’s time for Clear the Shelter on Aug. 24 and the community is invited to take part in a day dedicated to finding forever homes for unwanted or uncared for dogs and cats.
Volunteers at the Bowie Animal Shelter will take part in this nationwide event from 8 a.m. to noon at the shelter located at 1504 E. Wise.
Low-cost vaccines will be provided for cats and dogs through Cross Timbers Veterinary Hospital from 8 to 11 a.m. Microchip your pet for $15 through the shelter volunteers.
For those interested in adopting a pet, all adoption fees have been waived on Clear the Shelter Day. If you have been considering adoption, this would be a good day to visit with the animals.
Other activities this day include a bake sale, silent auction and food vendors. Lots of great items have been donated for prize drawings and for the silent auction.

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Crew changes out Bowie banners teasing for fall!

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David Blackmon of the Bowie electric department was busy at his annual task of updating downtown event banners getting set for Chicken and Bread Days. (Photo by Cindy Roller)

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Fire destroys home, fire dangers escalate across the state

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The property of John Roberts in Frontier Shores at Lake Amon G. Carter was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon.
Bowie Rural Fire Department was dispatched to 573 Northwood Street at 1:03 p.m. to a structure fire. Additional calls went out to Bowie city and Sunset fire for mutual aid according to Bowie Rural Chief Randall Preuninger.
On arrival firefighters found the structures that included three trailer houses and storage buildings. There also was a grass fire that jumped Northwood.

Read the full story on wildfire danger and heat advisories in your weekend Bowie News.

Three trailer houses and storage buildings were destroyed by fire on the John Roberts property in Frontier Shores earlier this week. (Courtesy photos)
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