{"id":383115,"date":"2026-07-22T23:54:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T23:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/383115\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T23:54:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T23:54:08","slug":"16th-annual-mayors-back-2-school-health-fair-brings-free-supplies-screenings-to-houston-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/383115\/","title":{"rendered":"16th annual Mayor\u2019s Back 2 School & Health Fair brings free supplies, screenings to Houston families"},"content":{"rendered":"

HOUSTON \u2013 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\u2019s Back 2 School & Health Fair<\/a>, presented by Shell, is designed to help check off both.<\/p>\n

Now in its 16th year, the fair has served nearly half a million Houston-area families \u2014 making it one of the city\u2019s largest annual community outreach events. This year, approximately 20,000 students are expected to receive free backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies.<\/p>\n

Registered students and their families will also have access to free health, vision and dental screenings, dental sealants, immunizations, mental health resources and community services \u2014 plus family-friendly activities throughout the day.<\/p>\n

Watch the video above on what to expect at this year\u2019s fair.<\/p>\n

Registration is preferred and space is limited. Families will need to provide a phone number, home city, state, ZIP code, school district, school name and grade level. On the day of the event, attendees must bring their registration confirmation and a valid photo ID. Volunteers are also needed, with morning, afternoon and all-day shifts available.<\/p>\n

Make it a family outing on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center \u2014 and start the school year strong.<\/p>\n

To register or volunteer, visit houstontx.gov\/btsf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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