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Tax-Free Weekend Is Here

By Lita Beck

| Friday, Aug 19, 2011 | Updated 9:11 AM CDT

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Style expert Lisa Petty talks about what parents can save money on during this weekend's Tax Free Weekend.

Tax Free Weekend

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Texas' annual tax-free weekend starts Friday and runs through Sunday.

Shoppers will get a break from sales tax on certain items that cost less than $100, including many school supplies and most clothing. The tax holiday could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 spent.

But certain leather goods, handbags, jewelry and helmets aren't eligible. (See a list of what is eligible at the Texas Comptroller's website.)

Several North Texas malls have extended shopping hours this weekend:

Collin Creek Mall: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Hulen Mall: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Northeast Mall: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday
NorthPark Center: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday
Parks at Arlington: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Ridgmar Mall: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday
Stonebriar Centre: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Town East Mall: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Vista Ridge Mall: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday