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16th annual Mayor’s Back 2 School & Health Fair brings free supplies, screenings to Houston families
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from Click2Houston General
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
For many Houston families, the weeks before the first school bell rings come with a long shopping list and an even longer to-do list. The Mayor’s Back 2 School & Health Fair , presented by Shell, is designed to help check off both. Now in its 16th year, the fair has served nearly half a million H...
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Key takeaway The Mayor’s Back 2 School & Health Fair , presented by Shell, is designed to help check off both.
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The Mayor's Back 2 School & Health Fair is a crucial event for many families in the smaller incorporated city of Houston, which is surrounded by the larger city and shares its school district. As students in the Houston Independent School District prepare to return to class, this fair helps alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with back-to-school shopping. By providing free backpacks and supplies, as well as health and dental screenings, the event ensures that students have the resources they need to succeed. The fair's location at the George R. Brown Convention Center also makes it easily accessible to families from the surrounding area. With the city's history of flooding and hurricane risks, events like this fair take on added importance, as they help support families who may be struggling to make ends meet after weathering a disaster. By supporting this event, volunteers and attendees can help make a positive impact on their community.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: Click2Houston General ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? For many Houston families, the weeks before the first school bell rings come with a long shopping list and an even longer to-do list. The Mayor’s Back 2 School & Health Fair , presented by Shell, is designed to help check off both. Now in its 16th year, the fair has served nearly half a million H...
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