‘Neon Lights’ fundraising campaign, gala benefit Parents As Teachers

By News Staff on Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  • Shown at the event are (front row, from left) Karen Hoskins, Matt Pekar, Cheryl Pekar, Tara Stech, Gina Sanchez, Sonya Roberts, Josue Rivas, Carol Janecka, Amy Elstner, (back row) Brent Hoskins, Kristi McBride, Sherise Davis, Glenn Davis, Carl Elstner, Dallas Garza, Beth Holman, Elyse Kristinik and Kim Elstner.
    Shown at the event are (front row, from left) Karen Hoskins, Matt Pekar, Cheryl Pekar, Tara Stech, Gina Sanchez, Sonya Roberts, Josue Rivas, Carol Janecka, Amy Elstner, (back row) Brent Hoskins, Kristi McBride, Sherise Davis, Glenn Davis, Carl Elstner, Dallas Garza, Beth Holman, Elyse Kristinik and Kim Elstner.
    Parents As Teachers of Rural South-Central Texas (PAT) brought the community together for an unforgettable evening at its annual fundraising gala, “Neon Lights: Illuminating Young Minds,” held on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Southern Oaks Event Center in Columbus.In addition, the “Neon Lights” fundraiser campaign ran through Feb. 28 and concluded with the vibrant gala celebration cen...

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