back to school

Abilene Police say slow down and pay attention as students return to school.

The Texas tax-free weekend is almost upon us, and Abilene has lots of affordable places to shop.

Texas is having a tax-free weekend in August which will help save money for when the kids go back to school.

It's time to start thinking about "back to school" and when that actually takes place here in our area.

The economy has strangled many wallets to the point of not being able to afford simple things, like school supplies for our kids.

The start of the new school year is coming, so it's time to start thinking about school supplies. You've come to the right place for all of the school supply lists for the Abilene area.

School starts for college kids in the next few weeks. What will they need, for the dorm/apartment, or better yet for class? I have 3 gadgets that could make a college students life much easier. They may seem a bit pricey but remember they are an "investment" in your child's future.

The new school year is here and that means it's time to think about making all those school lunches. Here are some winning ideas; easy for you, yummy for the kids.

Communities in Schools will be at H-E-B this Saturday taking your donations of school supplies to help local kids start school with all the necessary tools. The goal is to fill up or 'stuff the bus' and you can help.

Hard to believe but the new school year is just a few weeks away. That means getting new school supplies, clothing and shoes for the kids. To make things a little easier on your pocket book the Abilene Association of Realtors, Salvation Army of Abilene and Payless Shoe Source have teamed up to give kids up to 5th grade a new pair of shoes for the school year.

The local United Supermarkets are getting you ready for 'back to school' with a school supply drive for kindergarteners. The will provide kindergarten classrooms with two new, age appropriate books and school supplies needed for a successful year.

School is almost back in session, which means it’s time to start brushing up on tips for taking the bus. The school bus can be a great resource for time-strapped parents and independence-seeking children alike. But it also needs to be approached with safety and care. Here are five tips to make your child’s bus ride the best it can be.