Tag: holidays

Sales tax holidays for Water-Efficient and ENERGY STAR products set for May 25-27

May 16—AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR sales tax holidays. Created by the Texas Legislature, both holidays take place Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27. The Texas Comptroller’s office estimates shoppers […]

Happy National Astronaut Day 2024! Holiday’s founder talks importance of honoring America’s spaceflyers (exclusive)

Happy National Astronaut Day 2024! As the inspiring President and CEO of Uniphi Good, music industry fixture Annie Balliro has presided over her successful artist management and marketing firm since 2009 before branching out into Uniphi Space Agency, which has expanded into the nation’s biggest private talent management firm for astronauts. Emboldened with the company’s […]

Your guide to 6 unique KC-area holidays and festivals

On Tuesday, the city’s public fountains will spring to life on Fountain Day. This is one of the numerous Kansas City-specific celebrations that take place every year. From Snake Saturday to SantaCaliGon Days, the Kansas City area is home to many unique festivals. While some area events are self-explanatory – Plaza Art Fair and Kansas […]

April holidays and observances to add to your 2024 calendar

During the month of April, flowers start to bloom, the sun peeks out, and whoopee cushions begin to appear on the chairs of unsuspecting family members and friends. Spring is officially in full swing, and this month starts off with April Fool’s Day, which provides ample opportunity to tell jokes and pull pranks to the […]

How Christmas clubs saved the holidays

Mar. 24—With tax time in full swing, many of us are eagerly awaiting our refund checks. And many are also dreading having to pay more to our government. These thoughts took me back to those olden days when families lived well enough and were happy. There was plenty of food on the table and in […]