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20 New Businesses in Anna: Week of Sep. 28

Public records show 20 new sales tax permits for Anna businesses in the week of Sep. 28. Here is the full list.

Knox FerrisSeptember 30, 20263 min read

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26 New Businesses in Anna: Week of Sep. 21

Public records show 21 new sales tax permits and 5 business listings for Anna businesses in the week of Sep. 21. Here is the full list.

Knox FerrisSeptember 21, 20263 min read

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10 New Businesses in Anna: Week of Sep. 14

Public records show 7 new sales tax permits and 3 business listings for Anna businesses in the week of Sep. 14. Here is the full list.

Knox FerrisSeptember 18, 20262 min read

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Fast-food customers may see more greetings and in-person service

Major fast-food brands are adding employee interaction as diners continue to favor human help over automated ordering.

Knox FerrisSeptember 13, 20261 min read

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18 New Businesses in Anna: Week of Sep. 7

Public records show 18 new sales tax permits for Anna businesses in the week of Sep. 7. Here is the full list.

Knox FerrisSeptember 9, 20263 min read

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Walmart adds Tap to Pay at select stores starting Aug. 24

Walmart is introducing a new contactless payment method at select locations, with a full rollout planned for all U.S. stores by the end of 2026.

Knox FerrisSeptember 3, 20261 min read

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Texas Roadhouse Croutons May Hit Stores Soon

Social media reports suggest Texas Roadhouse plans to sell its garlic and herb croutons in supermarkets, though the chain has not officially confirmed the product.

Knox FerrisSeptember 1, 20261 min read

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11 New Businesses in Anna: Week of Aug. 31

Public records show 11 new sales tax permits for Anna businesses in the week of Aug. 31. Here is the full list.

Knox FerrisAugust 31, 20262 min read

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20 New Businesses in Anna: Week of Aug. 24

Public records show 20 new sales tax permits for Anna businesses in the week of Aug. 24. Here is the full list.

Knox FerrisAugust 25, 20263 min read

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Love's Travel Stops opens new Premont location with 59 truck spaces

Love's Travel Stops has opened its 84th Texas location in Premont, adding 59 truck parking spaces and completing remodels in six other states.

Knox FerrisAugust 24, 20262 min read

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Texas Roadhouse Faces Allegations Over Private Facebook Group

Social media posts allege a large private group of servers discussed mistreating Black customers, prompting an unverified response from the restaurant chain.

Knox FerrisAugust 24, 20261 min read