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State Fair of Texas, Sept 26 – Oct 19, 2014

State Fair of Texas Opens Sept. 26th and runs through Sunday, Oct. 19th.

Each year the State Fair of Texas celebrates our great state with amazing food, shopping, live music and family fun. There are hundreds of daily shows, a nightly parade, free concerts on the Chevy Main Stage, and throughout the grounds, the always popular livestock exhibits and competitions, and of course, Big Tex himself. Plus, the State Fair has the largest new car Auto Show in the Southwest.

12 Last Minute Get Away Ideas in Texas

Try one of these Texas destinations for last a minute get away before school starts

Summer is entering the homestretch; but there is still time for a quick, last minute get away close to home. Here are 12 location ideas that are within easy driving distance of just about anywhere in Texas. Make some memories with your family and enjoy these last days out of summer.

Special Feature: Back to School 2014

Kids Activities, After School Programs,

Back to School Products in Dallas – Ft Worth

Finding resources can be a challenge when you don’t have a whole lot of time so we’re putting together a special feature highlighting area businesses that provide kid-friendly programs, products and after school activities. We’ll be adding to this list so keep checking back!

Free Health Screenings for Kids August 9, 2014

Sam’s ClubPromotes Back-to-School Safety with Free Health Screenings for Kids

In-club screenings available to members and non-members, Saturday, August 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Back-to-school brings shopping for clothes, buying school supplies and securing updated health information for children, but why not also use this time to take a few simple steps to help ensure their safety? Fingerprints and DNA samples have become the standard tools for personal identification and can be useful for parents should they ever be needed, which is why Sam’s Club is offering DNA testing and fingerprint kits as part of their annual free children’s health screenings on Saturday, August 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Back to School Anxiety: 10 Tips To Help Your Child

Helping your Child cope with Back to School Anxiety

Perhaps you’re one of the lucky parents whose kids can’t wait to go back to school. Unfortunately, lots of kids have a hard time approaching the first day or don’t settle in for weeks, and for many different reasons.

Best and Worst State School Systems in 2014

2014’s States with the Best & Worst School Systems

Given the strong connection between educational attainment and income level, WalletHub compared the school systems among the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia to encourage parents to help their children realize their maximum potential. We used 12 key metrics, including dropout rates, test scores and bullying incident rates to assess the quality of education in each state.

Tax Free Weekend 2014

Texas Tax Free Weekend starts August 8

Tax Free Weekend is August 8th – 10th so it’s a great chance to stock up on school supplies and clothing for kids for Back to School! Subject to criteria, all sales of qualifying items made during the holiday period qualify for the exemption, including items sold online, or by telephone or mail. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.