DeMarvion Overshown giving Arp students free backpacks
Posted/updated on: July 23, 2025 at 6:08 am
ARP – An Arp native, and current Dallas Cowboy, will be giving back to East Texas students weeks before the new school year begins, according to a report from our news partner KETK.
DeMarvion Overshown, who attended Arp High School before attending the University of Texas, and went on to be drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, will return to his hometown this August to provide free backpacks and school supplies to incoming Arp students.
The giveaway will be held on Aug 9, beginning at 11 a.m. and will take place at Arp Park. Each student will be permitted to receive one backpack containing a variety of school supplies, but must be present to claim it.
