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Monday, June 17, 2013  The Texas Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday has a new date.

Saturday, August 11, 2012  An Edinburg family of four was left homeless Saturday night, and without any possessions but the clothes they are wearing.

Friday, August 10, 2012  If you're son or daughter is headed off to school this month, we've got some great gadgets they might need.

Friday, August 10, 2012  The school year is right around the corner and for some families, school supplies is not something they can afford.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Summer vacation is still in full swing for local students but many Rio Grande Valley families are planning ahead for the school year.

Friday, July 20, 2012  A Mission mom believes a chance encounter with a man at a store has changed her family's life for the better.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  Free school supplies will be handed out Friday July 27 as part of a community project for Cameron and Willacy County.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Shoppers can save on sales and local taxes during the three days on a majority of items for back to school, ranging from school supplies to backpacks and some clothing.

Friday, August 12, 2011  A group of Rio Grande Valley teachers is helping students with back-to-school efforts in Joplin, Missouri.

Saturday, July 23, 2011  Alma Gutierrez can't move much around her Donna home, since doctors removed part of her colon.

Monday, August 16, 2010  Livingway Church in Brownsville hosted the "Back to School Big Give." Approximately 2,000 people attended the event looking to save a few dollars.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  The Brownsville Sports Park will be transformed into a back to school bonanza this Saturday as members of the Valley International Christian Center and Wheels on Fire, bring skateboarding and freebies to Brownsville and surrounding communities.

Saturday, August 22, 2009  A summer festival in honor of a Brownsville pastor killed in a plane crash got a huge turnout.

Monday, August 17, 2009  Rio Grande Valley families affected by the recession are getting help with school supplies in McAllen.

Sunday, August 16, 2009  Everybody loves to save money, that’s why tax free weekend has become such an anticipated event.