AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTexas Travel & Tourism: The state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday: Aug. 7–9 lets shoppers skip tax on most qualifying clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks under $100, with rules on what doesn’t qualify and no refunds. Space & Travel Tech: SpaceX’s Starship Test: the mega-rocket’s second stage splashed down in the Indian Ocean five days after launch from Starbase in southern Texas, with SpaceX saying it’s ready for the next phase. Road Trips & Stops: Buc-ee’s Expansion: the Texas travel icon is breaking ground in Kansas City, Kansas, with a first location expected to open in October 2027. Family Travel Safety: Wildfire/Heat/Flood Insurance Reminder: a travel-insurance roundup warns travelers that non-hurricane disasters like heatwaves, floods and wildfires can disrupt trips too. Local Travel Disruption: TxDOT/Freeway Planning: Collin County will hold an in-person meeting Aug. 6 on the proposed Northeast Freeway corridor from SH 121 toward future US 380. Outdoor & Water: Microplastics Check: researchers tested major Texas waterways including Barton Springs, Blue Hole and Lady Bird Lake, finding microplastics. Disaster Relief: Kerr County Flood Recovery: residents face a second flood with less aid and fewer volunteers than last year, while tourists cancel summer trips.
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