back to school

Texas families spend big on school supplies every year. Sometimes parents wonder if everything on the list is really necessary. Here East Texas teachers share their thoughts.

Back-to-school means new backpacks, freshly sharpened pencils and an almost tangible excitement. Here's where to find some of the school supplies you loved for your own children.

Texas' tax-free weekend hits right before school starts, so get ready for the rush.

One Town, One Team, Unified. That's the mission statement that was used as a rallying cry at the annual Lufkin I.S.D. convocation Wednesday morning at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center.

Lufkin starts school in a week and a half and back-to-school shopping is in full swing. The amount we're spending on school supplies is, well...a good chunk of a paycheck. Ready for the amount?  We've also got a way to score a free backpack.

It's time to start thinking about BACK TO SCHOOL...oops, maybe I should whisper that.  Ready or not, the return to school is just around the corner and this is the weekend to head to the stores and take advantage of Tax Free Shopping.

Lufkin ISD is going paperless for registration for the 2016-2017 school year. Parents no longer need to fill out paper packets to register their child.

On Monday's Merrell in the Morning Show we asked listeners to send us their 'first day of school' photos.  Wow!  Thanks for the huge response.  Take a look at the good looking kids across East Texas.

In the days leading up to the first day of school, many East Texas campuses were busy as teachers and employees were putting things in order for the arrival of students.

The 'X-mas Jammies' family is back, and this time they're celebrating what every parent is looking forward to this time of summer: the beginning of the school year.

Tax-Free Weekend is here in Texas.  Through August 10th, you won't have to pay sales tax on a number of designated items, just in time for back to school.

It's that time of year! School's about ready to begin, and everyone needs a new backpack! Including me!