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Houston Back To School Fest This Saturday
Families must pre-register for this free event designed to help economically-disadvantaged elementary kids in Houston
HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Back to School Fest with Mayor Sylvester Turner will be this Saturday, Aug. 12, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The Back to School Fest is designed to help economically disadvantaged Houston-area elementary school students and their families as they prepare to return to school.
With the help of many partners and sponsors, backpacks, school supplies, health screenings, immunizations, and social service resources are provided to thousands of students, free of charge. Due to limited space and supplies, you must pre-register to attend this event.
To pre-register complete and submit this form. After clicking submit, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. Then check your email inbox as well as the junk folder. This email contains important information on event date and location, free event parking and free rides courtesy of METRO.
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In addition, this link provides information regarding immunizations, school supplies, parking and volunteering for the event.
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