Blog Category: Community

Austin, Texas, is world-renowned for its vibrant live music scene, including Austin City Limits, drawing in some of the biggest names in music and hosting massive concerts.  Each year in the U.S., 32 million people attend one or more music festivals. As a result of the growing popularity of festivals throughout the country, live music

Each year, we award five deserving students $1,000 towards tuition through our Extraordinary Scholarship Program. This scholarship goes to students who overcome obstacles to achieve extraordinary results.   Serenity, one of our 2024 Extraordinary Scholarship winners, grew up in Killeen, Texas. She expresses her deep appreciation for the diverse community that helped shape her values. Throughout

Through our Extraordinary Scholarship program, we award $1,000 scholarships to five deserving high school students each year. The program supports ambitious students in their educational journeys to pursue remarkable things.  Elsie’s grit and determination earned her spot as a 2023 winner of Daniel Stark’s Extraordinary Scholarship. Driven by her passion for music, Elsie created an

Every year, we award $1,000 scholarships to five Texas high school students as part of our Extraordinary Scholarship program. This program is designed to support driven students on their educational journey, empowering them to achieve remarkable feats.   One of our 2023 recipients, Izma, shared her journey of overcoming a speech impediment. Despite struggling to communicate

Did you know that at any given moment, 10% of drivers aren’t fully focused on the road? In 2021, distracted driving led to 3,522 fatalities in traffic crashes — that’s 10 deaths every day. That same year, an estimated 362,415 individuals suffered injuries in crashes involving distracted driving.  Here are some common reasons people get distracted behind the wheel

For the first time in over 145 years, a total solar eclipse will be visible in a narrow strip of Texas on April 8th, 2024! This year’s eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you don’t want to miss. If you are planning on driving during the eclipse, here are five essential safety precautions to keep in mind: 1. Don’t look directly at