Mardi Gras is the signature fundraising event of The Town Lake (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. In March 2023, more than 150 guests gathered for Mardi Gras at The Mansion. In 2024, the Austin PBS KLRU-TV Media Center will host the festivities at 6101 Highland Campus Drive, Bldg. 3000, Austin, TX 78752.   This experience will be like no other; we are transitioning from an evening party to a Jazz Brunch, with entertainment and excitement throughout the event. You’ll be able to not only try your luck at winning fabulous prizes but also do so while supporting the following transformational programs that target the underserved within the Austin Community. SCHOLARSHIPS - A $20,000 college [...]

The Town Lake (TX) Chapter awards a $20,000 scholarship ($5,000/year) to a graduating African American High School Senior from an accredited high school in the Austin metropolitan area.  The Town Lake (TX) Chapter will review applications from African American high school seniors attending a university or college in the Summer or Fall of 2024.  Applicants must meet the following criteria. Be in the top quartile of class rank (3.0 GPA or higher) Be graduating under the Recommended High School Plan Be involved in extra-curricular activities Financial need is considered Relatives of The Links, Incorporated are ineligible to participate as a candidate for the scholarship All applicants need to disclose if they are [...]

The Town Lake (TX) Chapter awards a $20,000 scholarship ($5,000/year) to a graduating African American High School Senior from an accredited high school in the Austin metropolitan area.  The Town Lake (TX) Chapter will review applications from African American high school seniors attending a university or college in the Summer or Fall of 2023.  Applicants must meet the following criteria. Be in the top quartile of class rank (3.0 GPA or higher) Be graduating under the Recommended High School Plan Be involved in extra-curricular activities Financial need is considered Relatives of The Links, Incorporated are ineligible to participate as a candidate for the scholarship All applicants need to disclose if they are [...]

Congratulations to Dr. Wanda L. Nelson, an active member of the Town Lake (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, a Retired Administrator, University of Texas at Austin, a mentor and friend to all on her latest publication in the Austin American Statesman entitled, "Be inspired by Martin Luther King: Make community service part of your every day" published on January 13, 2023.

  Mardi Gras is the signature fundraising event of The Town Lake (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. In February 2022, more than 300 guests, gathered virtually for Mardi Gras Casino Royale. In 2023, the festivities will be live with Mardi Gras at The Mansion.    This will be an experience like no other, with entertainment and excitement throughout the evening. You’ll be able to not only try your luck at winning amazing prizes but do so while supporting the following transformational programs that target the underserved within the Austin Community. SCHOLARSHIPS - $20,000 college scholarship awarded to a deserving African American college-bound high school senior. STEM | ROBOTICS EDUCATION - Partnership [...]

The Town Lake (TX) Chapter awards a $20,000 scholarship ($5,000/year) to a graduating African American High School Senior from an accredited high school in the Austin metropolitan area.  The Town Lake (TX) Chapter will review applications from African American high school seniors attending a university or college in the Summer or Fall of 2022.  Applicants must meet the following criteria. Be in the top quartile of class rank (3.0 GPA or higher) Be graduating under the Recommended High School Plan Be involved in extra-curricular activities Financial need is considered Relatives of The Links, Incorporated are ineligible to participate as a candidate for the scholarship All applicants need to disclose if they are [...]

The Town Lake (TX) Chapter extends a heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors for their financial support of our Scholarships. With their support, the Town Lake (TX) Chapter awarded our four-year $20,000 scholarship and an additional $43,000 in scholarships to eight students. Our sincere thanks to Blazier, Christen, Browder & Virr, PC, St. David's Foundation, Dr. Melanie Belt and Demetrius McDaniel, Sandra and Kevin Brown, Machree and Michael Gibson, Felicia and Hamlet Herring, Microsoft, Seedling, NI, Austin Community College, A+ Federal Credit Union, Austin Regional Clinic, South University, Austin Portfolio Real Estate, and McDonald's MarWen and Son. Congratulations to all of our Scholarship recipients!

Back by popular demand, please join the Town Lake (TX) Chapter on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 7:00 PM for a high-stakes evening at Mardi Gras Casino Royale!  Your favorite casino games will be right at your fingertips, including: Place your wager and cheer for your favorite thoroughbred as if you’re at the Kentucky Derby! This will be a virtual experience like no other where you’ll be able to not only try your luck at winning amazing prizes but do so while supporting the following transformational programs that target the underserved within the Austin Community. SCHOLARSHIPS - $20,000 college scholarship awarded to a deserving African American college-bound high school senior. STEM | [...]