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With a grant from the Community Foundation of West Texas, High Point Village funded its WILD about INCLUSION Summer of Fun program. The organization wrote: “The WILD about INCLUSION Summer of Fun grant changed the lives of our Villagers because they were able to attend meaningful summer programs that allowed our Villagers to safely engage in the community, explore their surroundings, and experience true friendship this summer.” High Point Village hosted several different camp

Nathaniel Castillo, the salutatorian of the 2021 Tahoka High School class, is now taking classes at Lubbock Christian University. Nathaniel says, “I am leaning towards majoring in psychology because I feel it is such an interesting field.” Nathaniel wants to be able to support his family and help those in need drastically. Nathaniel was an A honor roll student in high school and an all-state academic football and basketball player. Castillo’s interests include music, reading,

Weekend Snack Sack Program purchased food to support food-insecure students attending both Stephen F. Austin Primary and Cathlene Thomas Elementary with funds from the Slaton Area Endowment. The organization elaborates on the project, “These food sacks are intended to help meet the needs of the children, as well as assist the families in providing food for their kids.” Weekend Snack Sack Program says that the feedback received from the school district has been positive and th

With a grant from the Post-Garza County Endowment, South Plains Council Boy Scouts of America made swimming pool improvements at Camp Post. The organization used a portion of the funds to add “benches and cushions for parents and scouts to use between activities.” Grant dollars were also used to repair the lifeguard stand, purchase umbrellas, and buy water volleyballs and basketballs for scout use. South Plains Council BSA hosted several events over the summer and used the po

The 2021 Burleson Centennial High School graduate Meredith McGee is now attending Texas A&M University studying engineering. Meredith says she has “always enjoyed math, and I am very interested in AI. My father and I work together on many projects.” Meredith is interested in the reliability of AI and the study of data science in her future career. Meredith’s high school activities included NHS, Student Council, STEM Club, and CHS dance and drill team. Meredith volunteered at

William Cook is a first-year architecture student at Texas Tech University. William explains why he chose this major, “I like untangling messes and making the work make sense. Architecture values order.” His career goals are to either become an architect or an urban planner. William’s volunteer activities included NHS, Library of Congress, Dream Center, and Hillside Christian Church. William is also a rotary scholar and a National Merit commended scholar, along with a list of