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BBB offers tips for saving money, shopping smart ahead of Texas tax-free weekend
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Sierra Burnett , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the tax-free weekend and shopping tips are available from the Better Business Bureau and local news sources, including CBS7 / KOSA-TV News.
Back to school shopping is underway in Texas, with families preparing for the upcoming tax-free weekend. Local businesses in Odessa are expecting an increase in shoppers during this time. The Better Business Bureau is providing guidance on how to save money and shop smart.
They are reminding people to research and plan ahead to make the most of the tax-free weekend. Further details on the tax-free weekend and shopping tips are available from the Better Business Bureau and local news sources, including CBS7 / KOSA-TV News.
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Category: schools Published: August 5, 2026 Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Back to school shopping is underway in Texas, with families preparing for the upcoming tax-free weekend. Local businesses in Odessa are expecting an increase in shoppers during this time. The Better…
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