Happy Tax Day in Houston: Tips and Deadlines for Filing Taxes

Tax Day has arrived in Houston, but the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center unexpectedly closed, leaving residents stranded and without help.

Good morning, Houston!

I'm Holly Galvan, and I'm here to talk about Tax Day. Have you filed your taxes yet? Well, some Houston locals faced a challenge over the weekend with the unexpected closure of the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in southwest Houston. This sudden shutdown left many Houstonians in need of tax assistance stranded.

Let's talk about the weather. Today, we're looking at a high of 82 degrees and a low of 68 degrees. Meteorologist Anthony Yanez says we can say goodbye to hoodies and sweaters as Houston wakes up to temperatures in the lower 70s and highs in the lower 80s. Humidity will be on the rise this week, making it feel like early summer with a heat index in the mid-90s. Expect more clouds than sun with a possible stray shower from Tuesday to Friday.

Now, let's dive into Houston's top headlines. A teen burglar was caught on video stealing over $500,000 worth of jewelry from Houston stores and has been arrested. The closure of the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center caught many Houston residents off guard, leaving them without tax assistance just days before Tax Day. In a tragic incident, a man called 911 on himself, confessing to shooting his wife to death in east Houston. Additionally, a suspect was killed in a police shootout near FM 1960 after firing at deputies following a brief pursuit.

In case you missed it, here are some important stories to catch up on. We have updates on the investigation of a former Klein ISD teacher accused of sex-trafficking students, a deadly crash involving the accused driver Clenard Parker, and a mother arrested for abandoning her children to go on a cruise.

Looking for some things to know and do in Houston? Get some tax tips for procrastinators in the area and check out the Galveston County Rodeo, which is back with carnival rides, pageants, student art shows, and more. Today is Senior Citizen's Day at the rodeo, offering activities like prize drawings, entertainment, a dance contest, lunch, and bingo for those 60 and over from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tune in to KPRC 2+ for the latest updates. Learn about healthy summer meal guidelines for kids as the school year comes to an end and explore the disparities in Black maternal health during Black Maternal Health Week.

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