Dallas and Tarrant County host back-to-school events for families

Big back to school bashes are being held in Dallas and Fort Worth on Friday. They’re a way to help families save on school supplies while also getting access to free resources and health screenings.Dallas Mayor’s Back to School FairDallas Mayor Eric Johnson hosted the city’s 30th annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair on Friday morning.Every year, families gather at Fair Park to make sure they have the chance to get everything they need for the school year such as school supplies, backpacks, and even laptops.In recent years, the Dallas Independent School District has also added free health screenings, hair cups, and community resources.Mayor Johnson said he’s glad to see the city is meeting a crucial need."It started off as a basic school supply drive and now, like I said, it's turned into a full blown deal were we've got hundreds of vendors and we've got everything under the sun that you could possibly need. And that's a reflection of how this community comes together to help every