A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert is reminding consumers about the state’s annual sales tax holiday scheduled from when stores open this coming Friday, Aug. 9, to midnight on Sunday, Aug. 11. This is the third year the event, which used to be the first weekend in August, has been held during the second weekend in August, said Joyce Cavanagh, AgriLife Extension specialist in family economics, College Station. “Set shortly before the start of the school year, this event allows shoppers to purchase most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks sold for less than $100 and save by not paying state sales ...