I’m the person who watched friends lose out on full-ride scholarships because their essays didn't quite hit the mark, and I have seen others win competitive awards with essays that made selection ...

Join Gwen Thomas, aka "The Scholarship Mom," for a free virtual seminar on Jan. 25, 2026 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Learn tips to improve scholarship essays and increase your chances of college aid.

The Tampico Lions Club met Monday, Jan. 12, at the Tampico First United Methodist Church. After the meal, President Lion Ron Church called the meeting to order with roll call and minutes of last month ...