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Editorial: State should consider scheduling earlier dates for tax-free shopping
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · As published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Many families are also planning for the upcoming school year and making goals.
Rio Grande Valley students have returned to class, and parents are now reflecting on the past summer. Many families are also planning for the upcoming school year and making goals. State officials are being encouraged to review policies that affect these families.
One area of focus is the annual tax-free weekend for clothing and school supplies. Further details on this matter are available from the source, including potential changes to the scheduling of the tax-free weekend.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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