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Mall of Abilene Holds Special Event For College Students

By: Morgan Bond
Updated: September 3, 2011
The Mall of Abilene held their first ever "You-Shop the Block" to welcome new students to the city.

Vendors such as Sudden Link, Big Brother, Big Sister and McMurry University were set up inside the mall to distribute free giveaways to university students.
Various retailers also provided discounts to shoppers if they showed their college ID. The Mall of Abilene hopes that through today's event the new students are embraced and feel welcome.

The mall hopes to make this event an annual one that will bridge the community and the universities together.

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