Page 11 - Texas Program News Today

A New Congress is Sworn in, Proving That When Women Run, It Matters In this op-ed, Cecilia Silva, the Texas Program Manager for ReflectUS, a national coalition eliminating barriers for women to run for office, offers insight and guidance for any woman looking for a future in politics. By Cecilia Silva Tasos KatopodisGetty Images When I was a college sophomore at the University of Texas at Arlington, I decided to run for student senate. It wasn’t an easy decision. My financial situati...

Applications now available for 2021 ‘Don’t Mess with Texas’ scholarship contest The contest to award a total of $9,000 in scholarships to three winners in May Tags:  Every year about 362 million pieces of litter accumulate on Texas roads, and that’s why every year a special scholarship is available for Texas High School seniors to help make a difference in the Lone Star State. The contest recognizes students currently attending public, private or home school that are taking an active ...