Get our free mobile appA School Supply Drive will be held Saturday, August 8, from 9 AM to 2 PM at 3600 Washington Street in Texarkana, Arkansas. Helping Local Students Start the School Year RightA total of 500 backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed to area students. READ MORE: Texarkana Weekend Events: Tax-Free Shopping & Watermelon FestThe backpacks are being provided by East Street Pawn & Jewelry, while the Women of Steel, USW Local 752L, donated the school supplies needed to fill all 500 backpacks. Community Coming Together in TexarkanaIn addition to picking up school supplies, there will be complimentary chips and drinks for everyone during the event. The school supply drive is another example of the community coming together to help local students begin the new school year with the tools they need to succeed.