Turtle Wing Foundation is again offering three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who attend schools within Fayette, Lavaca, and Colorado counties. Applicants must submit a completed Turtle Wing Foundation Scholarship Application, along with an essay (one page - double spaced) about why he/she is deserving of the specific scholarship, as well as their transcript through midterm of senior year, class rank, and GPA along with the application. The available scholarship descriptions are as follows: Jack Hooper Memorial Scholarship: this will be awarded to a student who has exhibited the qualities of Acceptance, Kindness, Inclusion, and Service. This might be through volunteerism, work, or life experiences.

The Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) is now accepting applications for their 2022-2023 scholarship funds. Applications can be found on the FCF website or through any of the Fayette County high school counselors. FCF has a total of six scholarships available in 2023, five offered to graduating high school seniors and one limited to single mothers already enrolled in nursing school.

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W The Faith Lutheran High School Spring Raffle tickets are now available. Prizes include: a three-night stay in Port Aransas for eight, $75Visa Gift Cards, Stoeger STR9C 9mm, catered meal for 12, K2 cooler with ribeye roll and $100 Visa card, handcrafted wooden train and “Joy” sign, antique side table, oversized custom charcuterie board, casserole of the month for a year, dessert of the month for a year.

Fayette County Pct. Commissioner Drew Brossmann announced a bridge closure on E.