Update, October 28. Updated October 28, 3:15 pm Central with new reporting: 6 separate outlets now report this.
Update, October 28. Updated October 28, 11:30 am Central with new reporting: 3 separate outlets now report this.
Governor Abbott announced that the IRS granted his request for federal disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in 62 Texas counties damaged by July storms and flooding. The IRS postponed certain federal tax filing and payment deadlines through February 1, 2027.
Counties: Atascosa Austin Bandera Bastrop Bexar Blanco Brazoria Brewster Burnet Caldwell Colorado Comal Crockett DeWitt Dimmit Edwards Fayette Fort Bend Frio Galveston Gillespie Goliad Gonzales Grimes Guadalupe Harris Hays Jackson Karnes Kendall Kerr Kimble Kinney La Salle Lavaca Lee Live Oak Llano Mason Matagorda Maverick McMullen Medina Menard Mitchell Pecos Real Schleicher Sutton Terrell Travis Uvalde Val Verde Victoria Waller Washington Webb Wharton Williamson Wilson Zapata Zavala
The IRS postponed certain federal tax filing and payment deadlines through February 1, 2027, for taxpayers in affected counties, including quarterly estimated tax payments and quarterly payroll and excise tax returns.
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Governor Abbott announces federal tax relief after July Texas storms
IRS Grants Disaster Tax Relief for 62 Texas Counties Hit by July Storms
Governor Abbott Announces Federal Disaster Tax Relief For Texans Impacted By July Storms
IRS extends tax deadlines for Texans in 62 counties hit by July storms
IRS Extends Tax Deadlines For Texas Counties Hit By Storms
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The IRS granted Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's October 15 request and extended tax-filing and payment deadlines for people and businesses affected by July 2026 storms in 62 counties covered by the state's disaster declaration. Taxpayers in affected areas now have until February 1 to file returns or make payments originally due in July. Meanwhile, flood survivors continue awaiting additional federal disaster aid after FEMA denied individual assistance.
Taxpayers in 62 flood-affected counties now have until Feb. 1 to file returns or make payments originally due in July, as extended by IRS.
Gov. Greg Abbott, Governor; issued July 14 disaster proclamation and October 15 tax relief request; Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Granted tax relief on October 29; President Donald Trump, Announced Wednesday that additional FEMA relief funds would be made available and 4 more
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A City of San Antonio report finds that 44% of Bexar County residents struggle to afford basic needs such as food and housing. The report says 15% live in poverty, while another 29% earn above the federal poverty line but still cannot afford basic expenses.
City of San Antonio Department of Human Services, issued report
Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News
The Dallas Stars contributed more than $980,000 to a political action committee supporting Proposition A, a Plano ballot measure asking voters to approve up to five taxes to help fund a city-owned NHL arena. Opponents raised about $13,000.
Proposition A asks voters to approve up to five taxes on parking, tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals and major league players using the arena, to help fund the arena.[1]
Dallas Stars, contributed $980,000 to PAC supporting arena funding; Victory Green Plano, PAC campaigning for Proposition A; Stop the Stars Arena, committee opposing arena funding and 4 more
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The Houston City Council approved new requirements for companies receiving tax abatements from the city. Under the updated rules, businesses must pay at least $18 per hour or prevailing wages, provide health insurance and workers' compensation, and expand apprenticeship training.
$18 per hour for minimum wage for businesses receiving tax abatements
Alejandra Salinas, council member who spearheaded the provisions; Fred Flickinger, council member; John Whitmire, Mayor and 2 more
Reported by 4 outletsFound via Google News
Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector announced property tax payment deadlines and options for residents. Property owners have until Feb. 1, 2027 to pay in full without penalties, or can split payments or use installment plans.
No penalty or interest for property tax payment deadline full amount
Cheryl E. Johnson, Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector
Reported by 3 outletsFound via Google News
Noah Kahan announced a concert at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on May 15, 2027, as part of his The Last of the Bugs World Tour. It will be the venue's first major ticketed concert in over 30 years.
Noah Kahan, artist performing concert; Chris Del Conte, Texas athletics director
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Dr. Ivan Melendez, Hidalgo County health authority, voted for Trump in 2024 but says he is disappointed by cuts to federal health programs. As Election Day approaches, he remains undecided whether to support Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico or Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Dr. Ivan Melendez, Hidalgo County health authority; James Talarico, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee; Ken Paxton, Republican Attorney General, U.S. Senate candidate
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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton canceled his scheduled campaign stop in Tyler on Thursday and instead appeared with Vice President J.D. Vance in Weatherford before a rally in Beaumont. Paxton also canceled morning rallies in El Paso and Texarkana.
Ken Paxton, Republican candidate for U.S. Senator, Texas Attorney General; J.D. Vance, Vice President of the United States; David Stein, Chairman of the Smith County Republican Party and 1 more
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