Colorado Valley Communications Announces 2026 Scholarship Winners

Front row, from left: Kelly Allison – CVTC General Manager, Gracie Burton – Schulenburg, Alazay Moreno – Weimar, Reagan Dusek – Schulenburg, Gretchen Sacks – Round Top-Carmine, Kaegan Wagner – Round Top-Carmine, Gene Kruppa – CVTC President. Back row, from left: Carter Wunderlich – Wunder School Home School, Troy Cantwell – Weimar, Gavin Pietsch – La Grange, Elena Supak – La Grange, Nataley Polasek – La Grange, Tori Newton – Fayetteville. Not pictured: Logan Poncik – Fayetteville, Ella Demel – Hallettsville Sacred Heart.

Colorado Valley Communications (CVCTX), is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Rural Scholarship Fund awards. A total of $65,000 has been awarded to thirteen outstanding graduating seniors from across area high schools. Each student will receive a $5,000 scholarship to support their pursuit of higher education or trade school.

For nearly three decades, CVCTX has remained deeply committed to supporting education and strengthening rural communities. Since the program’s inception in 1996, the Cooperative has helped hundreds of students pursue their academic and career goals.

In 2026, CVCTX continues that mission by recognizing both traditional collegebound students and those pursuing skilled trades—reflecting the Cooperative’s belief that every path to success deserves support.

“Investing in our students is investing in the future of our communities,” said General Manager Kelly Allison. “Whether these students are heading to a university or entering the workforce through a trade, we are proud to stand behind them and support their next chapter.”

2026 Scholarship Recipients Fayetteville High School

Tori Newton Logan Poncik

Hallettsville Sacred Heart Ella Demel

La Grange High School Nataley Polasek Elena Supak

Round Top-Carmine HS Gretchen Sacks Kaegan Wagner Schulenburg High Gracie Burton Reagan Dusek

Weimar High School Alazay Moreno In 2026, CVCTX is especially proud to introduce trade school scholarships for the first time, expanding the program to better reflect the diverse career paths of today’s students. This new addition underscores the Cooperative’s commitment to supporting workforce development and recognizing the critical role skilled trades play in strengthening rural communities. We are especially excited to award three deserving students with trade school scholarships in this inaugural year of the program. These students represent the next generation of skilled professionals, and we are proud to support their pursuit of handson careers that are vital to our communities.

La Grange High School Gavin Pietsch

Weimar High School Troy Cantwell

WunderSchoolHomeschool Carter Wunderlich The CVCTX Rural Scholarship Fund is made possible through unclaimed property funds that are reinvested back into the community, rather than being turned over to the State.

This ongoing investment reflects CVCTX’s mission of being more than a broadband provider—it’s about being a true community partner, dedicated to education, opportunity, and the long-term success of the region.

“We are incredibly proud of this year’s recipients,” Allison added. “Their hard work, dedication, and ambition represent the very best of our communities.”