Back-to-school items will be tax-free this weekend across Texas as parents take students shopping before the first day of class in many districts. Kevin Lyons with the Texas Comptroller's Office said if it is something considered "specialized," parents will have to pay tax.

Back-to-school items will be tax-free this weekend across Texas as parents take students shopping before the first day of class in many districts. Kevin Lyons with the Texas Comptroller's Office said if it is something considered "specialized," parents will have to pay tax.

KRLD afternoon anchors Kristin Diaz and David Rancken speak to a specialist in any given field every day for their “Ask the Expert” segment.

KRLD afternoon anchors Kristin Diaz and David Rancken speak to a specialist in any given field every day for their &ldquo;Ask the Expert&rdquo; segment.

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What back-to-school items are eligible for tax-free weekend?

On today's Ask the Expert, Dr. Barbara Kessel, Supervising Psychiatrist at Equip joined the KRLD Afternoon news to talk about the importance of free meals for kids at school and how it can prevent not only food insecurity but also a poor relationship with food which can lead to food disorders.

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On today's Ask the Expert, Dr. Barbara Kessel, Supervising Psychiatrist at Equip joined the KRLD Afternoon news to talk about the importance of free meals for kids at school and how it can prevent not only food insecurity but also a poor relationship with food which can lead to food disorders. Photo Credits: Getty Images

What is the importance of free meals at school?

Every year, the Farmers Almanac makes predictions about the weather months ahead. They have been predicting the future since the formative years of the United States. On today's Ask The Expert, Sandi Duncan joined us. She's the editor of the Farmers Almanac.

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Every year, the Farmers Almanac makes predictions about the weather months ahead. They have been predicting the future since the formative years of the United States. On today's Ask The Expert, Sandi Duncan joined us. She's the editor of the Farmers Almanac.
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What can we expect for this winter?

For some, back-to-school started last week... but for most in the DFW metroplex, it begins today!

On Ask the Expert, Bibi Yasmin Katsev, Executive Director of Teach For America Dallas-Fort Worth spoke with KRLD's Kristin Diaz and David Rancken about some important things to keep in mind to get the whole family ready for the change of pace.

For some, back-to-school started last week... but for most in the DFW metroplex, it begins today! On Ask the Expert, Bibi Yasmin Katsev, Executive Director of Teach For America Dallas-Fort Worth spoke with KRLD's Kristin Diaz and David Rancken about some important things to keep in mind to get the whole family ready for the change of pace.

What back-to-school items are eligible for tax-free weekend?

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