The Texas Exes Fredericksburg Chapter’s annual scholarship presentation and student recognition will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm at Western Edge Kitchen & Cocktails, located at 228 W. Main St. in Fredericksburg.

This year the Chapter is awarding eight scholarships totaling over $32,000, possible only because of the generosity of members and donors. This event is the celebratory culmination of the Chapter’s yearlong fundraising efforts to support young Gillespie County students who are attending The University of Texas.

The Chapter is awarding scholarships to two Incoming Freshmen both of whom are 2026 graduates of Fredericksburg High School and both of whom will be freshmen at UT in the fall:

• Nicole Bryla Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Juan Viveros

• Erna Heinen Scholarship is awarded to Yair Hernandez

The awards for these recipients also include tuition to Camp Texas, a freshman orientation camp, and a one-year membership to the Texas Exes Student Chapter.

In addition, the Chapter is awarding six scholarships to current undergrads at The University of Texas who are prior-year Chapter scholarship recipients and/or completed the Current Student application requirements.

These students and their awards are:

• Elizabeth Dobbins — McConnell Memorial Scholarship

• Gabriella Sifford — Earleen Easterling Wright “Texas Pioneer Spirit” Scholarship

• Madison Wright — Bob and Lou Ann Fletcher Towering Achievement Scholarship

• Ashley Garcia — Chapter Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is presented in memory of Chapter member Norma Heard, who passed away in 2025

• Rylan Kovar — Chapter Current Student Scholarship

• Adela Threadgill — Chapter Current Student Scholarship All recipients will be presented to the membership at the June 4 meeting, receive their scholarship certificates, and share their plans for attending UT this fall. Members will enjoy hearing about students’ housing plans, major courses of study, and other aspects of preparing for and experiencing college life.

All current and former students and their families and all friends of the University of Texas at Austin are encouraged to attend Thirsty Thursday, help celebrate these amazing young people, and get your Hook ‘Em on!

For additional information or questions, please contact Chapter President Jamie Morris at 830-992-1796 or jandjmorris. 07@gmail.com.