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West Texas Schools Get Ready with Help | Odessa News
School’s almost back, and thousands of kids in West Texas are getting a fresh start thanks to a big community push. The Salvation Army and Shoe Carnival teamed up to give 500 students from low-income families $50 vouchers for shoes, backpacks, lunchboxes — plus an extra 15% off. IDEA Public Schools handed out over 1,000 free backpacks packed with supplies, open to everyone. Still need help? This weekend’s tax-free shopping days at malls and stores like Once Upon a Child offer savings, and the Salvation Army’s “stuff-the-bus” event at Walmart lets you fill a bus with school gear. Plus, local…
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