APRIL 2026 NEWSLETTER

Howdy Houston Aggie Moms!

April marks National Volunteer Month, and I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your membership and generous support, both with your time and contributions.

We recently celebrated our biggest fundraiser of the year, A Night of Maroon and Magic, where nearly 200 people gathered to connect, celebrate, and raise funds for Texas A&M students. Although technical difficulties prevented us from hearing the scholarship recipients’ testimonies at the gala, Tara Wray’s rendition captured their spirit, and the video of the real testimonies is now available below for you to watch. The magician truly delighted us all, adding a sense of wonder to the evening. I am deeply appreciative of everyone who contributed to making this event so meaningful and successful. Special thanks go to Vivian Yeh, Laura Fertak, and Tara Wray for their dedication and hard work, which made this the best gala, auction & party we’ve ever had!

Thanks and Gig 'Em,
Cyndi Ruiz-Mansfield
President of the Houston Aggie Moms' Club
president@houstonaggiemoms.org

Help Us Meet Our Fundraising Goal!

We came very close to our fundraising goal for our "Night of Maroon & Magic" Gala. Very close! We will present the results at our General Meeting this month.

But if you weren't able to participate and help us raise some money, please consider a straight donation to raise a few more dollars for scholarships! Any donation amount helps! It is a tax deductible donation & your generous support makes a meaningful difference for Aggie students who truly deserve it. So, hit that "Donate Today" button.

Don't forget! If your company will match donations, this can multiply our impact! Please contact president@houstonaggiemoms.org if you need any help with matching funds forms.

Thank you in advance for helping empower Aggies educational journeys and open new opportunities for them.

We Need Volunteers for Aggie Moms' Boutique - Family Weekend

THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH - SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH

COLLEGE STATION

WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP! Please volunteer for a few hours this Friday or Saturday. If you already plan to be in College Station, please volunteer before or after you spend some time with your Aggie! If you weren't planning on going to College Station, it's not too late to road trip with a friend and go surprise your Aggie with a quick visit and then take a shift at our Boutique!

Please sign up below, no experience necessary! We need volunteers to help with merchandise sales and cashiers to check the customers out. Please help make this event another great success!

Volunteer Signup

Don't miss the huge annual Aggie Moms Boutique, coordinated by The Federation of Aggie Moms' Clubs in the Memorial Student Center (MSC) during Family Weekend! All Aggie Moms' Clubs are invited to sell items to raise funds for their scholarships. It is an Aggie shopping extravaganza!

Questions? Contact our Boutique VPs, Jennifer Olmos and Claudia Sanchez at boutique@houstonaggiemoms.org

Order Spring Finals Care Packages

Purchase Now!

Only 5 remaining!

Finals Care Packages Volunteer Signup

To volunteer & help assemble care packages, provide baked goods or fruit, or distribute the care packages in College Station

click "Volunteer to Help" below.

Volunteer days are:

April 16th – Assembly Day

(stay for a bit after the General Meeting at Bethel Church)

April 21st or 22nd- Drop Off Home Baked Goods or Fruit

April 23rd- Distribution Day in College Station

Note: College Station distribution slots fill up fast! More details about volunteer opportunities in the signup.

Volunteer to Help

HAM Pickleball Primer

Come one; come all. We’ll have a ball!

PRO skills or NO skills.

All Aggie Moms are welcome to join!

All Player Spaces are sold out!

Please feel free to join us for the happy hour &

you're welcome to stay as a spectator!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

East River 9

65 Hirsch Rd, Houston, TX 77020

Happy Hour Birdies (On Site) 5:00 PM

Pickleball Games 6:00 - 8:00 PM

April General Meeting

Look for Evite in your Inbox!

Salads & More

Aggie Muster- April 21st

Aggie Muster is held on April 21st every year as a tradition to honor the Aggies who have passed since the last Muster with a roll call. The largest Muster gathering is on the College Station campus, but they occur all over the world on this date.

To learn more about Aggie Muster, visit:

For details on locations, visit:Find Your Muster (Aggienetwork.com)

AGGIE MUSTER IN HOUSTON

The largest Muster in Houston will be hosted by the Houston A&M Club at Bayou City Event Center (9401 Knight Road; 77045); no entrance cost, cash bar;

Doors Open: 4:30 PM
Social Hour: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Event: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Guest Speaker: Robert L. "Bob" Albritton '71, Chairman of the Texas A&M Board of Regents

Sandwich Generation Support Network & End of Year Social

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00PM

Corner Bakery Cafe - Private Room (9311 Katy Fwy.; 77024)

***Please tell the cashier you're with the group in the private room so we will meet the food/beverage requirements.***

Please RSVP by April 28th

RSVP Here

Speaker: Farida Sohrabji, PhD

Regents Professor and Department Head, Texas A&M University

Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics;
Founder and Director, Texas A&M University Women's Health in Neuroscience Program

Learn about cutting-edge research impacting our loved ones and us! Dr. Sohrabji directs research on ischemic stroke, a leading risk factor for Alzheimer’s and dementia, and developing treatments. Recent research focused on the gut microbiome, metabolites and permeability, which also yielded therapeutic strategies.

Click More for Our End of Year Sandwich Generation Social!

Last Social of the Year- Karbach Brewing Company!

Join us for the final social of the year!

We have our own outdoor spot reserved at Karbach Brewing Co.

2032 Karbach Street Houston, TX 77092

Friday, May 1st

6-10 PM

You are welcome to invite your students, graduates, spouses, +1s, the whole family, and any future Aggie Moms you may know.

Come kick off summer & celebrate a successful year and new friendships!

Food and non-alcoholic beverages may be purchased at the onsite restaurant or pizza joint; beer and seltzer can be purchased at the Biergarten stand.

MTK RSVPs are helpful but not required.

RSVP here.

Ride share recommended or chose one of 3 lots.

Cheers to a great year!

Thanks to Our Gala Sponsors!

Show this ad for your Houston Aggie Moms' Discount.

“Night of Maroon and Magic” photo links

“Step and Repeat” professional photos by the check-in tables:

Step & Repeat Photos

“360 Degree Photo Station” at the far end of the hallway:

360 Degree Photos

A Night of Maroon & Magic Pics

2025-26 Scholarship Recipients Video

Volunteer Spotlight

Webmaster Co-Chair

Ivonne Martínez Aguirre '93 is a lifetime supporter of public education with over 12 years of PTO experience, having served as President Elect, President, and Past President at Wharton Dual Language Academy. She was instrumental in a five-year, $300,000 fundraiser that delivered a new playground for upper-grade students, and at Heights she served as VP of Community Building and founded the school's first WhatsApp community chat for Spanish-speaking parents. She also serves on the board of the John H. Reagan Golf Tournament, a 30-year alumni initiative that has raised over $700,000 in support of Heights students.

Ivonne holds a Bachelor's degree and an MBA in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M and the University of Houston. She and her husband Juan Aguirre '89 & ‘91 are the proud parents of Mateo '29, who is living his best life in College Station. Ivonne is thrilled to bring her lifelong Aggie Spirit to an exciting new chapter as a proud Houston Aggie Mom.

DON'T MISS OUT!

Upcoming Events

Friday, April 10

Spring Federation Weekend

Saturday, April 11

Spring Federation Weekend

Thursday, April 16

6:30p General Meeting

Wednesday, April 22

6:00p Pickleball

Thursday, April 23

10:00a SPRING FINALS CARE PACKAGE DISTRIBUTION