Special to El Rrun-Rrun
The Community Development Corporation of Brownsville's first “Back to School Block Party” to give out free school supplies and refreshments for children who attend the event generated huge interest among resident who attended from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today.
The CDCB hosted the event is in partnership with more than 50 organizations such as Brownsville Public Library, IBC, Gladys Porter Zoo, United Way, Pronto Insurance, H-E-B, Texas Southmost College and Brownsville Public Utilities Board. It was held on 9th street between Levee and Elizabeth (next to Community Development).
There was a DJ, animals from the Gladys Porter Zoo, frozen "bolis" and 1,000 free hot dogs.
Other components in Harlingen and Raymondville have a back to school party, but Brownsville was missing one. Community members who attended the event not only got free school supplies and food, but also got to know all the different services available for them.