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Public records show 29 new sales tax permits for Melissa businesses in the week of Sep. 21. Here is the full list.
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Fast-food companies are expanding personal service as surveys show most diners prefer ordering from employees rather than artificial intelligence.
Public records show 20 new sales tax permits for Melissa businesses in the week of Sep. 7. Here is the full list.
Public records show 18 new sales tax permits for Melissa businesses in the week of Aug. 31. Here is the full list.
Public records show 15 new sales tax permits for Melissa businesses in the week of Aug. 24. Here is the full list.
Commercial Metals Co. has completed the acquisition of Rebar Services and Supply Co., expanding its steel fabrication operations in North Texas.
NFJ Investment Group LLC acquired a new position in Commercial Metals Company during the second quarter, while several other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings in the stock.
Public records show 19 new sales tax permits for Melissa businesses in the week of Aug. 17. Here is the full list.
A new Texas sales tax permit for Quiktrip #1936 was recorded on August 13, 2026, for a location at 122 W Melissa Rd.
Public records show Pinnavor, LLC was issued a new Texas sales tax permit on August 11, 2026, for a location at 3503 Red Deer Ln.
A new Texas sales tax permit was issued to Kristen Pelletier in Melissa.
Nationally, senior housing construction has reached its lowest level since 2010.
Public records show Finesse Industries LLC received a new sales tax permit from the Texas Comptroller on August 7, 2026, located in Melissa.
Public records show Howell Strong Properties, LLC obtained a new Texas sales tax permit on August 5, 2026, located at 2800 Berry View Ct in Melissa.
Public records show Oak & Ember Creative, Llc obtained a new Texas sales tax permit on August 7, 2026, located at 3020 Pinecrest Dr in Melissa.
Public records show True Point Cart Service LLC received a new Texas sales tax permit on August 6, 2026, located at 3511 Founders Way.
Public records show Rustic Swag obtained a new Texas sales tax permit for a location at 4516 Brookfield Dr in Melissa on July 28, 2026.
Kwik Kar of Melissa appears in public business listings on google-places with an address in Melissa, Texas.
Texas Comptroller records show Little Wild Press obtained a new sales tax permit on July 21, 2026.
Pop Zinnia appears in Texas Comptroller new sales tax permit records dated July 22, 2026, listing a Melissa address.
Public records show a new Texas sales tax permit was issued for Tiffany Ard at 3306 Shortgrass Ln in Melissa on July 21, 2026.

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