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Morning Talk of the Town: Elevate Clean & Co. & Backpacks for Heroes' Kids School Supply Drive — Photo: KXII 12

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Morning Talk of the Town: Elevate Clean & Co. & Backpacks for Heroes' Kids School Supply Drive

Elevate Clean & Co. and Backpacks for Heroes' Kids are partnering on a school supply drive for local military families, accepting donations at the Van Alstyne Fire Department through September 1.

By By KXII Staff·3 hr ago

VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KXII) - Elevate Clean & Co. Owner Ashley Ashby joined Drew on Talk of the Town to discuss their school-supply drive partnership supporting local military families.

Donations are now being accepted for the Backpacks for Heroes' Kids School Supply Drive at the Van Alstyne Fire Department, located at 280 North Preston Avenue.

Donations will be accepted through September 1.

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