Town East Mall will open longer hours during Tax-Free Weekend

By J.J. Smith. Town East Mall will open earlier and close later on each of the three days of Tax-Free Weekend, Aug, 20-22, to allow more time for shopping.

According to a news release from the Mall, the hours will be 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Department stores will observe different hours, including:

Friday, Aug. 20:

• Dillard’s opens 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• JCPenney opens 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Macy’s opens 8 a.m. to Midnight
• Sears opens 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 21:

• Dillard’s opens 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.;
• JCPenney opens 8 a.m. to Midnight
• Macy’s opens 8 a.m. to Midnight;
• Sears opens 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 21:

• Dillard’s opens Noon to 8 p.m.
• JCPenney opens 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Macy’s opens 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sears opens Noon to 8 p.m.

Restaurants at the shopping center may keep different hours. Please call for exact opening and closing times.

During the Tax-Free Weekend, shoppers across Texas will get a break from state and local sales tax on children’s clothing and back-to-school supplies priced under $100. Backpacks under $100 and used by elementary and secondary students are also exempt. Lay-away plans can also be used to take advantage of the tax-exempt savings.

For more information about Tax-Free Weekend, including a complete list of items that qualify for tax-free, visit http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/tx98_490/tx98_490.html.

Town East Mall is located at I-635 E (Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway) and Town East Boulevard. For more information, visit towneastmall.com or call 972-270-2363.