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Summer Safety Camp at the Melvin Martin Center for Children's Safety (aka Safety City) was so successful last year that the Abilene Police Department added another camp to allow more kids to participate. This year's first camp is set for July 22 thru the 25th and the second camp is scheduled for August 5th thru the 8th, 2013. Officer Tracy Gates, Safety City Coordinator said "space is very limited, even though we have added a second camp I encourage parents to register their kids early."

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Last week I told you some health risks involved with playing video games for hours on end. Since it's summer, that is what many teens will be doing this summer. So I have a few idea that might help get them outdoors, at least for a little while, this summer

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Does a song remind you of a time and place in your life, like who you were with and what you were doing at that time in your life? Music evokes so many memories some wonderful and at times some not so great. To me there's nothing more nostalgic than a song that floods your mind with awesome memories. Where were you and what were you doing in 1995? Here are some highlights from the year that is remembered as "the year America changed" because of Timothy James McVeigh. Check it out!

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As we all start planning our summer vacations and getaways we also reflect on some of our past adventures. Vacations make for the best memories, good or bad. I've had a few memories that I wanted to share with you and maybe they will spark some ideas for you and your family and your next vacation

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The summer months are coming soon and the kids will be out of school. So what do you do with them? What can you do as a family? What can you the spouse do when the kids are away? My co-workers and I came up with a few suggestions for you

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Updated: April 22,2013

The Abilene Zoo is once again planning their summer camps for kids. Classes for pre-schoolers (must be potty trained) are from 9a - 12p and are $75 for members/$85 for non-members. The classes for

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From beach pails to water slides, you're never too old for a good summer toy.

While prices may have gone up a little since you were a kid, so has the fun factor on these 10 great summer water toys.

They're bigger.

The summer sun can take it's toll on your pet. Dogs and cats don't sweat like people do, they breathe out the heat through moisture in their breath. Some animals are more sensitive to heat stroke than others. Here's a list of Do's and Don'ts.

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While summer doesn't officially start until June 21, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning to the hottest season at the movies.

Summer loses some of its meaning when you're an adult, since it no longer comes with a moths-long break from the grind.

Nevertheless, we can all still enjoy a good movie about summer vacations. After the jump, check out eight of our favorites.

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