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

Free Health Screening for Kids - Sams Club - August 9th

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.