We are absolutely thrilled to share the Tex-Mex Legacy Foundation has granted ten well-deserved scholarships to a group of exceptional individuals from our very own Team Members, in preparation for the upcoming 2023 Fall Semester. It fills our hearts with immense pride to witness their remarkable work ethic and dedication to our company every single day. As they embark on this new chapter in their lives, we couldn’t be more honored to give back to them in such a meaningful way.

At the core of our values lies the belief in reinvesting in our Team Members and local communities, and this initiative perfectly embodies that spirit. It is, without a doubt, one of our most cherished ways to show our unwavering support and appreciation for those who make our organization thrive.

Join us in celebrating the incredible accomplishments of each scholarship recipient – they are truly outstanding individuals, and we have no doubt that they will achieve remarkable feats in their academic pursuits. Now, let’s take a moment to get to know each of our scholarship recipients a little better:

Lane Aubrey – Jimmy Changas Pasadena
  • Attending Texas A&M & studying Business Finance
  • Lane wants to stay with the Gringo’s company and eventually be on the operations team.

Katelyn Schneider – Gringo’s Pearland Shadow Creek

  • In School pursuing a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education

Alyssa Gonzalez Garza – Gringo’s Spring

  • Studying Criminal Justice

Rebecca Gonzalez Garza – Gringo’s New Caney

  • Attending University of Houston and is pursuing a Psychology degree
  • Wants to become a couples therapist to then move into the criminal justice system as a forensic psychologist

Abigail Hernandez – Gringo’s Rosenberg

  • Studying DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
  • Wants to become a veterinarian and/or own her own veterinary clinic

Makenzie Walter – Burger Libre

  • Studying Anthropology

Aahil Tharani – Gringo’s Texas City

  • Attending the University of Texas at Austin studying Business with a minor in Fashion design
  • Wants to help designer fashion brands secure their ideas and formulate contracts

Natalie Laryea – Gringo’s Shadow Creek

  • Will be attending Columbia University
  • Wants to pursue a Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Jessica McGarrahan – Jimmy Changas League City

  • Studying to become a Registered Nurse
  • Wants to become an ER or Pediatrics Nurse.

Cidne Smart – Gringo’s Shadow Creek

  • Pursuing a bachelors in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

The Tex-Mex Legacy Foundation was founded by Russell and Monica Ybarra. Russell’s parents, Eugene Ybarra and Alice Ybarra instilled upon him and the entire family the importance of giving back to the community and supporting the community in which you operate. Continuing the legacy of giving back to the community, the Tex-Mex Legacy Foundation was formally created in a quest to take Russell Ybarra’s philanthropic work to the next level. Armed with three principles in mind, the foundation was created to help our veterans and first responders, to provide scholarships to the community, and to provide assistance to families that we serve in times of crisis and emergencies.