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Texas wildfires: Fire grows to second-largest in state history

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Texas wildfires: Fire grows to second-largest in state history

A fast-moving wildfire burning through the Texas Panhandle grew into the second-largest blaze in state history Wednesday, forcing evacuations and triggering power outages as firefighters struggled to contain the widening flames. The sprawling blaze was part of a cluster of fires that burned out of control and threatened rural towns, where local officials spent the … Read more

Local businesses preparing for tax free weekend

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Local businesses preparing for tax free weekend

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – With the Tax free weekend beginning today and running through Sunday, shoppers can support local businesses while saving money on tax free purchases. The State Comptroller says Texans have saved more than $1.3 billion dollars in State and local taxes since the tax free weekend began in 1999. Many restaurants are … Read more