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Houston Rodeo awards record $10.8 million in scholarships to Texas students
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· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A total of 541 students will receive $20,000 each.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has awarded a significant amount of scholarships to students in Texas. A total of 541 students will receive $20,000 each. 8 million, marking a new milestone for the organization.
The scholarships are part of the organization's efforts to support students across the state. Recently, the rodeo hosted an event for the students and their families. Further details about the scholarship awards and the event are available from the source, including information about the students and the organization's goals.
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Category: schools Published: July 14, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has awarded a significant amount of scholarships to students in Texas. A total of 541 students will receive $20,000 each. This investment totals $10.8 million…
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