Back 2 School Fest kicks off for 12th year in Fort Worth

The Brief

  • Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office and Potter’s House Church hosted their 12th annual Back 2 School Fest in Fort Worth.
  • Over 800 students received free backpacks with supplies, haircuts, and new clothes, along with information from 50+ vendors.
  • The Texas sales tax holiday for school supplies is coming up August 8-10, offering savings for those buying items.

FORT WORTH, Texas Tarrant County officials came together with a Fort Worth church to host a long-running event to help prepare families for the coming school year.

Fort Worth Back 2 School Fest

This is the 12th year for the event, and there was more than just backpacks and school supplies.

Dozens of vendors were there ready to offer information to families on a variety of topics to make sure this year is a success for everyone.

Summer is still in full swing, but the start of a new school year is right around the corner.

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