Texas farmers help turn 640-acre school land gift into $3m in scholarships
In Gruver, Texas, a remarkable farming initiative has turned inherited land into a thriving source of scholarship funds for local students. By pooling their resources, farmers and community members cultivate crops that have raised around $3 million for education since 2012, benefitting nearly 300 students, including first-generation college graduates like Sydney Ortiz and Rhett Sparks.
The West Texas high school volleyball playoffs are in full swing, with several teams from the San Angelo area advancing to the next round. Wall, Ballinger, and Christoval are among the teams looking to secure a spot in the regional final. In Class 1A, Sterling City, Water Valley, and Veribest are also competing. Ballinger overcame a two-set deficit to defeat Olney, while Christoval earned its first area-round trophy with a four-set victory over Archer City.
Wall, Veribest, and Water Valley all swept their second-round matches. Regional semifinal matches for Classes 2A-6A are scheduled for Thursday through Saturday.
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