Texas Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday

Posted By rbutler on Saturday, May 29 @ 2:37am

This Memorial Day weekend, get rid of those old, energy-hogging appliances! Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, May 29 through 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 31, Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficient products.

Products qualifying for the exemption are:

• Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less
• Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less
• Ceiling fans
• Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
• Clothes washers
• Dishwashers
• Dehumidifiers
• Programmable thermostats

K-2 and Salvia in Allen

Posted By rbutler on Saturday, May 29 @ 2:31am

It has come to the attention of the Allen Police Department that there is a new drug by the name of K-2 that has made its way into Allen. K-2 is a chemical compound that can be sprayed onto potpourri, tobacco, or other organic materials and smoked. This gives the user the same type of high or euphoria that would be found in the active ingredient of marijuana; THC. These effects have been reported to be as much as 32% more potent than those of marijuana. K-2 is completely legal at this time.

In addition to K-2, salvia divinorum, or salvia, is another legal substance that gives the user the same type of high as marijuana. Salvia is a plant that can also be found in Allen.

The Police Department has the full support of the Mayor, the City Council, the City Manager’s Office, as well as other city departments, as we investigate the validity of the full extent and effects of K-2 and salvia. If these effects are proven to be true, the police department will bring this matter before the City Council. At this time, the necessary solution will be presented to the City Council to prevent the possession, manufacture, usage, or distribution of K-2. The solution could come in the form of a city ordinance, working with the state legislature for new laws, or other options.

We ask parents and teachers to warn their children of the unknown dangers of K-2 and salvia. This substance has not been fully researched, therefore side effects and long term effects are unknown.

If you have any information on K-2 or salvia, you are asked to call or e-mail Sgt. Shaw at 214-509-4206 or nshaw@cityofallen.org.