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Shoppers and Retailers Ready for Weekend of No Sales Taxes

Jim Bell — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:43:26 +0000

Retail stores across Texas are preparing and bracing for the onslaught of customers during the state’s annual tax holiday Friday through Sunday.

Angelina Economy Improves With Uptick in Retail Sales

Jim Bell — Fri, 13 May 2011 13:07:54 +0000

Angelina County's anemic economy continues to show signs of rebounding, with news that local shares of state sales tax revenues are up almost everywhere in the county.

Numbers Tell the Story. Texas Economy is on the Rebound

Jim Bell — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:36:28 +0000

The Texas economy, which was never hit quite as hard by the recession as many other states, appears to be rebounding because people are spending more money than they were last year.