Central Texas realtors invest in community

A Bastrop County high school senior is among a dozen Central Texas students recently awarded scholarships by the Austin Board of Realtors Foundation.

Alberto Vera of Cedar Creek High School received a $2,500 scholarship based on academic performance, leadership and service, according to ABOR. The foundation has distributed a combined $29,000 in support of higher education so far this year.

“The scholarships are helping remove financial barriers so students can focus on what matters most … their education and their future,” said John Crowe, ABOR president. “For many recipients, this support makes the difference between attending college full time or delaying their plans.”