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UpClose Magazine’s Alisha McMillen was honored to be a guest of Cheryl Olivier at The Arc Fort Bend County’s Annual Awards Dinner Monday. So many inspiring community members were recognized for their advocacy, support and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

For information about The Arc, visit https://arcoffortbend.org.

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Calling Fort Bend HS Seniors: Apply for the 2026 Amaro Scholarship! 🎓

We are proud to announce that the 2026 Amaro Law Firm Scholarship is officially open. We are looking for two graduating seniors from Fort Bend County who embody our core value of being used and useful to others.

Two selected winners will each receive $2,500 to support their path forward.

To apply, students must be currently enrolled as a senior in Fort Bend County ISD or Lamar Consolidated ISD and planning to attend college or university full-time in the fall.

Share your story through a written or video essay and tell us how you have used your voice and actions to create meaningful change in your community.

Applications are open through May 31, 2026.

Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/4ymkm3cm

We can't wait to read your stories.

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