Palacios Area Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas

07/14/2026

Help us help others! We are starting early this year - collecting donations for OPERATION SANTA CLAUS! Since 1981, Palacios has acted as a community ensuring all our neighbors have a good Christmas. We are asking YOU to maintain that tradition and consider dropping new items in one of our local boxes Mikes On Main, Palacios Chamber of Commerce, or at our very special host The Palacios Community Hub.

It's getting tough out there, please help if you're able.

07/08/2026

Seniors and Senior Parents,

The ApplyTexas and Common Application will both open on August 1! (Apply Texas is actually open now) We know the college application process can feel overwhelming, and many students may want extra guidance. We're here to help!

Join us on Monday, August 3, anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall for a college application workday. Multiple staff members will be available to answer questions, review applications, and help you apply to the colleges of your dreams!

Please bring:

Your laptop and login information (chrome books will be available)
A copy of your transcript (if available)
Your college essay draft
Any letter of recommendations you have received

The Common Application includes seven essay prompts, with topics such as overcoming obstacles, reflecting on a time your beliefs were challenged, or writing about a meaningful experience that brought you joy or surprise. Be sure to review all of the essay prompts on the Common App website before you attend.

Don't miss this opportunity to get personalized support and submit your applications early. We look forward to helping you take the next step toward college!

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

WINNERS!!! Look at the scholars that walked away with their Palacios Area Fund 2026 Scholarships!!!

05/11/2026

We need YOUR help!!!!

It's the 45th Anniversary of the Palacios Area Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas! We have helped families with medical bills and scholaships and the community by supporting community events and helping fund needs. Every year we work with the community so all of our folks have a great Christmas.

To celebrate our 45th year, we are planning a cookbook that represents Palacios! We are collecting Vietnamese, Hispanic and American recipes from our neighbors (and short stories, too) to publish this summer. As space allows, recipes will be multilingual.

Please send your recipes to [email protected] or bring them by the office at 1001 5th St.

04/02/2026

Help!

We need YOUR help!!!!

It's the 45th Anniversary of the Palacios Area Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas! We have helped families with medical bills and scholaships and the community by supporting community events and helping fund needs. Every year we work with the community so all of our folks have a great Christmas.

To celebrate our 45th year, we are planning a cookbook that represents Palacios! We are collecting Vietnamese, Hispanic and American recipes from our neighbors (and short stories, too) to publish this summer. As space allows, recipes will be multilingual.

Please send your recipes to [email protected] or bring them by the office at 1001 5th St.

02/20/2026

Are you SMART? Have your choice of Universities? Need a little extra money? If you are a Palacios ISD Senior we may have a scholarship for you! The Palacios Area Fund is offering an academic scholarship. This competitive scholarship is open right now; due MARCH 1, 2026.

https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/palacios-area-scholarship/

02/20/2026

MONEY! We all need it, right?
If you are a Palacios ISD Senior and plan to go to college but finances are tight, consider applying for a competitive Palacios Area Scholarship.

Applications DUE MARCH 1, 2026

https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/palacios-area-scholarship/