AARP Tax Help Ending April 15th
March 22, 2023- AARP will be ending its free tax consultation on April 15th so set a appointment before its too late. Located in the Sulphur Springs Library, AARP members will be helping anyone who sets up an appointment either online or in person at the library. Forty appointments are still available before the deadline. To register for a appointment visit/call the Sulphur Springs Library or visit AARP Appointment Registration....
Forgery At Sulphur Springs Pizza Hut, Customers Should Call Immediately
March 17, 2023- Sulphur Springs Police Department responded to a report of forgery at Pizza Hut on Mockingbird Ln. The caller had advised the police that an employee had been adding tips to customer’s orders without their knowledge. The Area Supervisor has made the following statement via Facebook which urges anyone needing assistance can reach out via the number below: “Good evening folks, my name is Stuart and I’m...
2023’s Most and Least Federally Dependent States – WalletHub Study
With the tax filing deadline drawing near but some states receiving far more in federal aid than they pay in taxes, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released updated rankings for 2023’s Most & Least Federally Dependent States, as well as expert commentary. This report illustrates the extent to which states are independent economically. In order to identify which states most and least depend on federal support,...
Texas Rent Relief To Close March 16 2023 At 11:59 AM CT
March 16, 2023- With more than 70,000 applications submitted within the first 24 hours of re-opening, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announced it will be closing the Texas Rent Relief (TRR) application portal on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 11:59 am CT. For comparison, the highest number of applications seen in a single day when the portal first opened in 2021 was less than 20,000. Applicants facing...
Texas Rent Relief Accepting New Applications For Limited Time Texas Rent Relief
March 15, 2023 – The Texas Rent Relief (TRR) program has $96 million dollars remaining to help Texans affected by the pandemic. TRR has reopened the Application portal to accept new applications for rent and utility assistance as of March 14 and will continue accepting them until March 28 11:59 pm CT. How to apply: Visit TexasRentRelief.com to review eligibility details and required documents. Collect all documents and...
USDA Approves Waivers For Texas SNAP Recipients Impacted By Severe Winter Storms
DALLAS, Feb. 10, 2023 – Texas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in 67 counties who were affected by the severe winter weather in February will have additional time to report their food loss because of power outages due to the storm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has approved a waiver for the Texas Human and Health Services Commission’s (HHSC) to give SNAP recipient...
Circle K Fuel 25 Cent Discount Today
Feb. 9, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas – Texans can get some savings at the pump if they head out to a Circle K on February 9, 2023. The convenience store chain is holding a “Fuel Day Pop-up” and offering 25 cents off per gallon at participating locations in North, Central, and South Texas from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (CT). The fuel sale will only be available at participating Circle K locations in San Antonio,...
SNAP Recipients Will Lose Their Pandemic Boost And May Face Other Reductions By March
SNAP recipients nationwide will stop getting pandemic-era boosts after this month’s payments, the Food and Nutrition Service announced. The emergency allotments provided an additional $95 or the maximum amount for their household size — whichever was greater. The announcement stated “SNAP emergency allotments were a temporary strategy authorized by Congress to help low-income individuals and families deal with the...
The Benefits of Having a Tax Refund Direct Deposited
Feb. 2, 2023- Receiving a tax refund is happy news to any taxpayer; getting it quickly is even better. Direct deposit is the safest and most convenient way to receive a tax refund. The IRS encourages taxpayers to file when they are ready and choose direct deposit to receive any refund they may be owed. Benefits of choosing IRS direct deposit: It’s fast. The fastest way for taxpayers to get their refund is to file...
Alliance Bank Adjusts Hours of Operation
For the safety and well being of their customers, Alliance Bank of Sulphur Springs is adjusting their hours do to the inclement weather for Monday, (the 30th), and Tuesday, (the 31st). Alliance Bank will close at 6:00pm tonight, (Mon.), and will not reopen until 8:00am tomorrow, (Tues.). Please stay tuned to Alliance Bank’s website and Social Media accounts for future updates. Alliance Bank wishes their customers to stay safe...
