LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) – The City of Lubbock, in partnership with Texas Tech University, will host the 2026 Citywide Back-2-School Bash tomorrow, Saturday, August 1, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center (1501 Mac Davis Lane).<\/p>\n
This free, family-friendly event will provide 8,000 K\u201312 students with clear backpacks and basic school supplies. Backpacks will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Children must be present to receive a backpack.<\/p>\n
In addition to school supplies, the event will feature a community resource fair where families can connect with local organizations and learn about services that support student success across West Texas.<\/p>\n
As part of the event, Lubbock Public Health District will provide Immunization Record Assistance. No immunizations will be administered on-site, but parents can come and learn what shots their children need and receive information on where they can go to get them.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s event is generously sponsored by Texas Tech University College Connect, United Supermarkets, Group 1 Auto of Hub City, Community Foundation of West Texas, Mahomies & The 15, Lubbock Public Library Friends of the Library, Chad Jones Law, Buckner Children & Family Services, HEB, Atmos Energy, South Plains Electric Cooperative, ABC Bank, Alliance Credit Union, and the Junior League of Lubbock<\/p>\n
Free Transportation with Citibus<\/p>\n
Citibus is offering free rides all summer for families who sign up for the Lubbock Public Library\u2019s Summer Reading Program on the READsquared app. Register by July 31 to receive a promo code for the Citibus Go Pass app. Learn more at: www.mylubbock.us\/Summer-Reading<\/a> <\/p>\n For event details and updates, visit: www.mylubbock.us\/Back2SchoolBash<\/a> <\/p>\n