2026 TLSBA Scholars
Please join us in congratulating our 2026 TLSBA Scholars!
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Abby Stokes
Texas City ISD
Pharmacology
The University of Texas at Austin -

Adair Goodwin
Marion ISD
Acting and Directing
TAMU-Corpus Christi -

Addison Ramirez
Dalhart ISD
Human Development and Family Sciences
Texas Tech University -

Adria Dominguez
Socorro ISD
Economics & Political Science
University of Texas at Austin -

Adriana Corona
Snyder ISD
Medical Assistant
Western Texas College -

Alberto Vera
Bastrop ISD
Bioscience
Rice University -

Aleksya Acosta
El Paso ISD
Nursing/Health care
University of Texas at El Paso -

Alexander Carrillo
El Paso ISD
Dance
University of El Paso -

Alfredo Hernandez
Hart ISD
Welding Technology
Amarillo College -

Alina Rodriguez
Fort Worth ISD
Criminology
The University of Texas at Arlington -

Allison Hollas
Coppell ISD
Psychology
Texas A&M University -

Alyx Cedillo
Canadian ISD
Nursing
Texas Tech University -

Ami Zavala Amaro
Taylor ISD
Business and Sports Management
Texas State University -

Amiyah Ibarra
Gonzales ISD
Kinesiology
University of Texas at San Antonio -

Anabelle Aguilera
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
Nursing
Schreiner University -

Anahi Lobaton
Taylor ISD
Cosmetology
Central Texas Beauty Collage -

Andre Cisneros
Brooks County ISD
Kinesiology
Our Lady Of The Lake University -

Andrea Garcia
San Isidro ISD
Criminal Justice
Texas A&M University - Kingsville -

Andres Geovany Mendoza Padilla
Fort Worth ISD
Medicine
University of Texas to Arlington -

Andres Rodriguez
Weslaco ISD
Cybersecurity
Ranger College -

Angelissa Aviles
Taylor ISD
Pastry Arts
Culinary Institute of America San Antonio -

Anisa Rea
Hillsboro ISD
Biology
North Park University -

Antonia Jimenez
Denton ISD
Nursing
Texas Woman’s University -

Anyssa Gonzalez
Zapata County ISD
Nursing
Texas A&M International University -

Arely Miramontes
River Road ISD
Mechanical Engineering
Amarillo College -

Arianna Huizar
Fort Worth ISD
Biology
Wellesley College -

Ariatne Camacho-Ortiz
Johnson City ISD
Architecture
Texas Tech University -

Ariel Arevalo
Navasota ISD
Chemical Engineering
Texas A&M University -

Ashley Andrade
Wimberley ISD
Culinary, Hospitality and Tourism
Austin Community College -

Audrina Hinojosa
New Caney ISD
Marketing and Forensic Psychology
Texas State University -

Audrue Reyes
Big Spring ISD
Nursing
University of Texas Permian Basin -

Ava Owens
Magnolia ISD
Advertising and Public Relations
University of Nebraska Lincoln -

Aylin Cuellar
Kilgore ISD
Nursing and Business
Kilgore College -

Azle Harley
San Marcos CISD
Consumer Affairs
Texas State University -

Benjamin Silvey
Sanford-Fritch ISD
Accounting
West Texas A&M -

Blair Owens
Tarkington ISD
Nursing
Sam Houston University -

Borna Andric
Houston ISD
Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Johns Hopkins University -

Bowen Hehr
Hays CISD
Business
Austin Community College -

Bralyn Harris
Texas City ISD
Civil Engineering
Texas A&M University -

Brooke Ohnheiser
Weimar ISD
Psychology
Tarleton State University -

Bryn Carson
Slocum ISD
Communication Science and Disabilities
UT Tyler -

Callie Tucker
Hillsboro ISD
Nursing
University of Mary Hardin Baylor -

Camila Espinoza
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
Biology
UTRGV -

Carina Moreno
Slaton ISD
Nursing
South Plains College -

Carly Orton-Newcomb
Galena Park ISD
Animal Science for Zoology
Tarleton State University -

Caroline Piles
Rains ISD
Conservation Science
Friends University -

Case Deacon Smith
Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips CISD
Business
Hardin-Simmons University -

Celenia Alvarez
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
Criminal Justice
University of Texas at Arlington -

Cesar Licea
Bastrop ISD
Automotive Technology
Austin Community College -

Charles Clifford
Shiner ISD
Mechanical Engineering
Hardin-Simmons University -

Chesnee Godines
Mount Calm ISD
Education/Coaching
McClennan Community College -

Christopher Bueno
Anthony ISD
Mechanical Engineer
Schreiner University -

Cindy De Lao Lopez
Bandera ISD
Early Childhood Teacher
Schreiner University -

Citlali Gaytan
Bloomington ISD
Biomedicine
Victoria College -

Colin Griffith
Coppell ISD
Actuarial Science
University of Texas at Dallas -

Cristian Esparza
Forsan ISD
Industrial Trades
Howard College -

Dagon Parker
Slaton ISD
Agribusiness
West Texas A&M University -

Dakaetie Torres
Seguin ISD
Business
The University of Texas at San Antonio -

Danae Garcia
Lyford CISD
Exercise and Sports Science
Texas State University -

Daniela Luna
Valley View ISD
Medicine
North Central Texas College -

Daniella Puente
Carrizo Springs CISD
Nursing
McMurry University -

Danielle Suarez
Anthony ISD
Psychology
Dona Ana Community College -

Danny Yang
Sweetwater ISD
Public Health
UT Dallas -

Daralynn Zamora
Garland ISD
Pre-Nursing
Texas Womens University -

Darren Lovato
Sanford-Fritch ISD
Psychology
Texas Tech University -

Darryl Copeland
North East ISD
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michigan State University -

Devora Lopez
Plano ISD
Science
Collin College -

Donovan Walton
Dallas ISD
Applied Data Science
Prairie View A&M University -

Elena Armendariz
Comal ISD
Respiratory Therapy
Texas State University -

Elijah Flores
Ropes ISD
Exercise Sports
Ottawa University-Kansas -

Elisa Galindo
Round Rock ISD
Architecture
La Universidad Europea de Madrid -

Elizabeth Guerrero
Arlington ISD
Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington -

Elizabeth Madrigal
Splendora ISD
Education
Houston Christian University -

Emily DeBusk
LaPoynor ISD
Nursing
University of Texas at Tyler -

Emily Garza
Sabinal ISD
Ultrasound Technician
UTSA -

Emily Guerrero
Arlington ISD
Pre-Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington -

Emily Rodriguez
Irving ISD
Biology
University of Texas at Arlington -

Emily Rojas
Grand Prairie ISD
Physical Therapy
Tarrant County College -

Emily Segovia
Jasper ISD
Business Management
The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley -

Emma Crye
LaPoynor ISD
Marketing
TVCC -

Emma Grinspan
Denison ISD
Business
Southern Methodist University -

Erick Gutierrez
New Caney ISD
Civil Engineering
Lone Star College - Kingwood -

Erick Torres
Amarillo Independent School district
Psychology
Texas Tech University -

Erin Henderson
Lewisville ISD
BA in Theatre Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Oklahoma City University -

Erin Perez
Tidehaven ISD
Physical Therapy Assisting
Wharton County Junior College -

Esabella Castilleja
Navarro ISD
Psychology
Northeast Lakeview -

Evalyn Valera
Natalia ISD
Biology
Texas A&M University -

Evelyn Castaneda
Amarillo ISD
Cybersecurity
Wentworth Institute of Technology -
Faith Luna
Bartlett ISD
Pre-Nursing
Texas A&M University -

Gabriela Gutierrez Pulido
Miles ISD
Radiology
Midwestern State -

George Hughes
Crossroads ISD
Nuclear Engineering
Texas A&M University -

Giselle Crayton
Flatonia ISD
Nursing
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi -

Giselle Ibarra
Zapata County ISD
Education
Laredo College -

Giselle Silva
Arlington ISD
Civil Engineering
New Mexico State University -

Guillermo Rivas
Round Rock ISD
Electrical Engineering
Austin Community College -

Harmonie Colomb
Abilene ISD
Kinesiology
Midwestern State University -

Helen Recio
Roma ISD
Radiology
South Texas College -

Helisavet Perez
Munday CISD
Nursing
Vernon College -

Isabel Orta
Copperas Cove ISD
Biology, Chemistry
University of Texas at Austin -

Isabela Abrego
Houston ISD
Advertising
University of Texas at Austin -

Ivan Ramirez
Arlington ISD
Pre-Med
UTA -

Izaac Aguirre-Vaquera
Frenship ISD
Nursing
South Plains College -

Jaci Mungia
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD
Criminal Justice
Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi -

Jacqueline Gutierrez
Garland ISD
Communications
University of Texas at Austin -

Jaelynn Navarro
Brooks County ISD
Nursing
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi -

Jaelyssa Navarro
Sabinal ISD
Trade School
College of Health Care Professions -

Jahaline Estrada
Slocum ISD
Psychology
Sam Houston State University -

Jaibryan Pirtle
Grand Prairie ISD
Electrical Engineering
East Texas A&M Commerce -

JaiMarie Bardwell
Irving ISD
Radiation Therapy
Texas State University -

Jamie Barrett
Greenville ISD
Political Science/Government
University of Texas at Austin -

Jasmine Cantu
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
Criminal Justice
UTRGV -

Jayde Marroquin
London ISD
Business Administration
University of Texas San Antonio -

Jaylie Ramirez
Terrell County ISD
Radiology Technology
Weatherford College -

Jerry Rodriguez
Carrizo Springs CISD
Criminal Justice
SouthWest Texas College -

Jesse Hight
Veribest ISD
Aviation Mechanic
Howard College -

Jett Flores
Uvalde CISD
Criminal Justice
Schreiner University -

Jewellee Rodriguez
Seguin ISD
Nursing
The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor -

Jeyssel Martinez
Marion ISD
Nursing
Texas Womens University -

Jillian Baker
Navarro ISD
Exercise and Sports Science
Texas State University -

Jim Boima
Abilene ISD
Radiation Therapy
Texas State -

Jocelyn Lugo
North East ISD
Psychology
Texas Lutheran University -

Jocelyn Sanchez
Amarillo ISD
Political Science
Texas Tech University -

Jonathan Alvarez
San Marcos CISD
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
Austin Community College -

Jordan Howard
San Marcos CISD
Business Management/Marketing
Texas State University -

Jordyn Lopez
Fort Worth ISD
Nursing
Long Island University -

Jose Licea
Hempstead ISD
Carpentry
Blinn College Brehnam -

Jose Martinez
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
Nursing
TCC -

Joshua Parker
Dallas ISD
Biology
Lincoln University Missouri -

Juan May Miralrio
Plano ISD
Business
University of Texas at Arlington -

Juan Salazar
Lone Oak ISD
International Politics
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service -

Juan Soto
Copperas Cove ISD
Business and Finance
Central Community College -

Juanita Muniz
Bay City ISD
Zoology
Wharton County Junior College -

Julieann Benitez
Snyder ISD
Pre-Nursing Integrated
Lubbock Christian University -

Julieta Gonzalez
Kilgore ISD
Elementary Education
Kilgore College -

Kaden Cockburn
Liberty Hill ISD
Business Management
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor -

Kamira Jackson
Lancaster ISD
Undecided -

Karen Rodriguez
Hereford ISD
Sonography
Amarillo College -

Karolina Castillo
Alpine ISD
Nursing
University of Texas Tech -

Katherine Cervantes Estrada
Wheeler ISD
Nursing
Midwestern State University -

Katherine Lopez
Bay City ISD
Biochemistry
Texas State University -

Kayla Espinoza
Denison ISD
Nursing
Grayson College -

Kendall Helms
Cuero ISD
Dramatic Arts
The New School -

Kendall Saulters
Lone Oak ISD
Education
The University of Texas at Tyler -

Kennedi Simmons
Longview ISD
Veterinary Medicine
Texas A&M University at College Station -

Kevyn Hernandez
Greenville ISD
Electrician Trade
Collin College -

Kimberly Estrada
Tomball ISD
Health Science
Lone Star College -

Kimora Morales
Canadian ISD
Athletic Training
WTAMU -

Krizza Kristel Verdida
Abilene ISD
Business Management
Abilene Christian University -

Kyleigh Becton
Ropes ISD
Business
Texas Tech University -

Kylie Alexander
Haskell CISD
Criminal Justice
Texas State University -

Kyson Rozner
Tidehaven ISD
Process Technology
Wharton County Junior College -

Lauren Topps
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Biology/Public Health
Baylor University -

Lazaiah Marmolejo
La Vega ISD
Education
Mclennan Community College -
Liena Aragon
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
Phlebotomy
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley -

Linda Wadley
San Angelo ISD
Cosmetology Program
Howard College -

Lyla Villafañe
Killeen ISD
Social Work
Texas A&M Central Texas -

M'Cayla Jones
Longview ISD
Music Law
Oklahoma City University -

Mackenzie Sanchez
Alpine ISD
Dignostic Medical Sonograoher
Weatherford College -

Madison Roach
Forsan ISD
Biology
Texas Tech University -

Madisyn Timpone
Cuero ISD
Dental Hygiene
Del Mar College -

Madyson Castorena
Haskell CISD
Undecided Public Services
Weatherford College -

Maggie Meeks
Dalhart ISD
Agricultural Communications
Texas A&M University -

Maleigha Dawn
Amarillo ISD
Cosmetology
Amarillo College -

Maliyah Pierce
Tyler ISD
Nursing
Stephen F Austin University -

Mandie Johnson
Mount Calm ISD
Equine Vet
Texas A&M University -

Manuel Gonzalez
Zapata County ISD
Civil Engineering
Texas A&M University at Kingsville -

Marcelo Morales
Marion ISD
Finance
The University of Texas at San Antonio -

Maria Garza
Carrizo Springs CISD
Education
Texas A&M International University -

Maria Saldana
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
Health Science and Nursing
Texas Tech University -

Mariah McKinney
Tidehaven ISD
Business Administration
Wharton County Junior College -

Mario Torres
Weslaco ISD
Biology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley -
Marisol Manzano
Moulton ISD
Radiologic Technology
Blinn Community College -

Mark Wilfong
Shiner ISD
Welding
UTI Austin -

Marlenne Hernandez
Jasper ISD
Nursing
University of Houston -

Marrisa Mendoza
Hart ISD
Health Science and Nursing
West Texas A&M University -

Maya Vasquez
Pflugerville ISD
Criminal Justice
Texas State University -

Melany Vargas
Flatonia ISD
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Austin Community College -

Mia Duarte
Monte Alto ISD
Kinesiology
UTGRV -

Mia Galvan
Abilene ISD
Biology
Abilene Christian University -

Mia Villegas
Ropes ISD
Biology/Pre-Phamacy
West Texas A&M University -

Michael Axtell
Johnson City ISD
Natural Resource Management
Texas Tech University -

Miguel De La Garza
Roma ISD
Electrical Engineering
Columbia University -

Molly Quine
Kilgore ISD
Human Science
Texas Tech University -

Nancy Villegas
Navasota ISD
Public Health/Nursing
Texas A&M University -

Natalie Gonzales
Bartlett ISD
Education
Tarleton University -

Natalie Keith
El Paso ISD
Architecture
University of Oregon -

Nathan Wuebker
Chilton ISD
Buisness
Wayne State University -

Nicole Zavala
Galena Park ISD
Biology
The University of Texas at Austin -

Paola Soto
El Paso ISD
Medical Imaging Technology - Radiography
El Paso Community College -

Preston Hayes
Frenship ISD
Business
Texas Tech University -

Raul Sanchez
Sharyland ISD
Biomedical Engineering
University of Texas at Austin -

Reese Nieto
Moulton ISD
Education
Blinn College - Schulenburg -

Renessa Gonzalez
La Vega ISD
Nursing
Baylor University -

Ricardo Leal
Agua Dulce ISD
Animal Science
Texas A&M University - College Station -

Riddhi Desai
Greenville ISD
Child Development and Family Sciences
Texas A&M University -

Roger Barraza Jr
Karnes City ISD
Industrial Mechanics
Coastal Bend College -

Roselyn Mata
La Vega ISD
Nursing
Texas Woman’s University -

Ruben Garcia
Weimar ISD
History
Texas A&M San Antonio -

Sabrina Recinos
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
Pre-Law
Liberty University -

Samantha Campos
Lyford CISD
Radiology
South Texas College -

Santiago Angel Velasquez
Tomball ISD
Mechanical Engineering
University of Houston -

Sarah Carvajal
Bloomington ISD
Nursing
Texas A&M University of Victoria -

Shalanie Olvera
Schulenburg ISD
Political Science
University of Texas at Austin -

Simran Oad
Coppell ISD
Biology
University of California Santa-Barbara -

Sofia Gutierrez
Wimberley ISD
Human Development and Family Sciences
The University of Texas at Austin -

Sol Lara
Hereford ISD
Interior Designer
Amarillo College -

Taight Jackson
Rankin ISD
Psychology
The University of Alaska Fairbanks -

Tamara Villarreal Perez
Navarro ISD
Animal Science-Prevet
Tarleton State University -

Taylor Herring
Munday CISD
Radiologic Technology
Midwestern State University -

Taylor O'Neal
Rankin ISD
Business
Texas State University -

Taylor-Kate Milioti
Round Rock ISD
Marine Biology
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi -

Valentin Castaneda
Navasota ISD
Construction Science
Texas A&M University -

Valeria Rios
Rains ISD
Dental Hygiene
Texas Woman's University -

Valerie Garcia
Agua Dulce ISD
Finance
The University of Texas at San Antonio -

Valerie Razo
Bangs ISD
Accounting and Financial Management
Texas A&M University -

Valerie Vera
Fayetteville ISD
Nursing
Blinn College -

Vanessa Guinto
Plano ISD
Architecture
University of Texas at Arlington -

Vennus Blas
Tyler ISD
Nursing
UT Tyler -

Victoria Alaniz
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
Psychology
Texas Lutheran University -

Victoria Esquivel
Sabinal ISD
Anesthesiology
University of Texas at San Antonio -

Victoria Gonzalez Marquez
Garland ISD
Education
University of Texas at Dallas -

Victoria Rodriguez
Copperas Cove ISD
Nursing
Texas A&M University -

Xander Colon
Veribest ISD
Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University -

Yarida De Leon
Chilton ISD
Chemistry
Midwestern State Univeristy -

Yohana Castillo
Dallas ISD
Biology
University of North Texas -

Zaira Gallegos
North East ISD
Business Administration
Gonzaga University