Some school supplies, clothing and footwear can be purchased without added sales tax this weekend. Here are a few local stores that sell qualifying items, from sneakers to backpacks. Read more about tax-free weekend and items that qualify here.

Clothing

Licorice & Lace

Located in Vintage Park, this store sells boys clothes from infants to size four and girls clothes from infants to size six.

138 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. K, Houston 832-559-7948 www.licoriceandlace.net

Once Upon a Child

Located in the Willowbrook area, this store buys and sells used children’s clothing, from infant to youth sizes. It also sells used shoes, toys and other equipment.

6927 FM 1960 W., Ste. G, Houston 281-444-2445 www.onceuponachildwillowbrook.com

Sports

Soccer 4 All

This sporting goods store specializes in soccer supplies, including apparel, cleats, gear and accessories.

6700 Louetta Road, Spring 281-376-7890 www.soccer4all.com

Soccer Mecca

This soccer-focused sporting goods store offers customized uniforms for teams as well as cleats, soccer balls and jerseys from teams around the world.

15219 Stuebner Airline Road, Ste. 4, Houston 281-201-4116 www.soccermeccashop.com

Supplies

The Teacher Creature Store

Located in Old Town Spring, this store offers teaching supplies, tutoring and classroom pets such as turtles, fish, frogs and hermit crabs.

123 Main St., Ste. B, Spring 832-674-3284 www.theteachercreaturestore.com