Tax-free weekend begins Friday in Texas
Families are expected to save an estimated $142.5 million in state and local sales taxes during this year’s sales tax holiday, which runs Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9. “Since 1999, Texans have saved more than $2 billion on everything from coats to crayons and scissors to sneakers in preparation for back-to-school,” said Texas Comptroller Don Huffines of the annual sales tax weekend. “But this holiday initiative isn’t just about short-term relief — it’s
Back to school
D’Hanis ISD, Monday, Aug. 10 MV ISD, Wednesday, Aug. 12 Sabinal ISD, Wednesday, Aug. 12 Hondo ISD, Thursday, Aug. 13
NEW STAFF...
The Hondo ISD is welcoming 21 new or returning staffers for the coming school year, including (front row, from left) Mac Alexander (HHS), Shannon Anderson (HHS), MaryBeth Wheaton (Woolls), Kara Cranfill (HHS), Briana Gallardo-Tello (McDowell), Alaina Rodriguez (HHS), Samantha Crowley (Woolls), Marisela Orosco-Herrera (Meyer), Cecilia Keilman (McDowell), Michelle Boehme (Meyer); (back row) Austin Almeida (Woolls), Ken Rodriguez (McDowell), Ben Keilman (HHS), Cameron Besetzny (
Traffic safety key with school back in session
As students head back to the classroom in the coming days, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This includes tips on how to safely drop off and pick up your child from school, drive cautiously through school zones and talk to your family and loved ones about staying safe this school year and beyond. “As studen
Back to School Convocation
PHOTO / JEFF BERGER Hondo ISD faculty, staff and administrators gathered Tuesday morning at the district’s fine arts center for their annual back-to-school convocation. Classes in Hondo will start on Thursday, Aug. 13.
