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It’s almost that time! List of back-to-school events happening around Houston area

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HOUSTON – Houston area students will be headed back to school soon, and for some parents, that can come with a financial strain trying to get back-to-school clothes, supplies and backpacks.

If you need some help, visit one of the events:

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Back To School Drive

Who: Du’Jour France and The Vanderpool Foundation Inc.

What: Free designer bookbags and school supplies

When: Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Where: 5970 S Loop E Fwy Svc Road, Houston, TX 77033

Health and Community Fair

Who: Harris County Resources for Children & Adults

What: 2024 Health and Community Fair offering free community booths, haircuts for kids, backpacks and supplies, and immunizations

When: Tuesday, July 23

Where: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at McDougle Elementary - 10401 Kansack Lane

Back to School Celebration

Who: St. Austin Center

What: Back to School event offering free backpacks, supplies, school vaccines, physicals, and eye and dental exams

When: Saturday, Aug.3

Where: 9 a.m. at 2002 S. Wayside

Spring ISD Back to School Expo

Who: Spring ISD

What: 2024 Annual Student Registration and Back to School Expo

When: Saturday, July 27

Where: Dekaney High School, 22351 Imperial Valley Drive

Houston Back To School Vendor Market and Classic Car Show

Who: Texas Shopper Market

What: Back-to-school vendor market offering a car show and school supply giveaway

When: July 27

Where: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Gateway Classic Cars of Houston - 1910 Cypress Station Drive

27th Annual Back To School Supply Giveaway

Who: The Morales Memorial Foundation

What: The 27th Annual Back to School Supply Giveaway event aims to support local students by providing them with essential school supplies, nutritious snacks, and engaging giveaways to kickstart their academic year on a positive note.

When: Saturday, Aug. 10

Where: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Morales Funeral Home - 2901 Canal Street

Mayor’s Back To School Fest

Who: Mayor John Whitmire

What: 14th Annual Back To School Fest Presented by Shell to provide backpacks and school supplies

When: Saturday, Aug. 3

Where: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center

2024 Back To School Bash

Who: Cy-Fair Helping Hands

What: 2024 Back To School Bash offering free school supplies, fun games, family resources, books for kids and more

When: Saturday, Aug. 3

Where: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Calvary Community Church - 7550 Cherry Park Drive

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About the Authors

Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions.

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