(Tyler, Texas) Summer is winding down for East Texas students. To offset some of the back-to-school expenses, Tyler ISD students can receive free back-to-school supplies by attending the #SchoolIsCool event August 6 at the W.T. Texas parents are expected to spend about $560 per child for school supplies this year, according to CBS19. Thanks to generous Tyler-area businesses, 2,000 students will receive backpacks filled with school supplies for school-aged children on a first-come, first-served basis during the #SchoolIsCool event. The event is more than backpacks and school supplies; a wide variety of services and resources will be available for families to take advantage of.