Texas Border Business
By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business
Lone Star National Bank announced a $20,000 contribution to The PossAble Dream Foundation to support the inaugural graduation of The PossAble Dream Adult High School. A partnership designation recognizing the bank as Title Sponsor took place Friday, May 22, 2026, at the bank’s corporate headquarters in McAllen.
Graduation ceremonies are scheduled for August. According to organizers, more than 100 students are expected to graduate with a high school diploma and an industry-based certificate from campuses in Pharr, Brownsville, and Edcouch-Elsa.
During the event, Dr. Daniel P. King, Executive Director of Region One Education Service Center, thanked Lone Star National Bank for helping cover graduation costs. “I want to thank Lone Star National Bank for this donation to cover the graduation expenses, including the students’ caps and gowns,” King said.
King said the program serves adults ages 18 to 50 who have not earned a high school diploma or GED. He said students complete a high school diploma program while earning industry-based certifications. “100% of our graduates are earning industry-based certifications,” King said, adding that some graduates have already secured employment in their training fields while others are entering internships.
King said more than 500 students were enrolled in the program this year and that organizers aim to double enrollment to 1,000 next year. He also said some students continue into associate or bachelor’s degree programs. “We’re here to support our students every step of the way,” King said.
David Deanda, President of Lone Star National Bank, said the bank supports programs that benefit the community through education. “We like to partner with anything that can help the community,” Deanda said. “Congratulations to the graduates. Thank you. We’re always here to help.”
A student participating in the program described its impact during the event, thanking organizers for opportunities to advance personal and family futures through training and education. The student said, “I never thought that I was going to graduate, and this is a very grateful opportunity for us.”
Mrs. Darcia Cuellar, Superintendent and Senior Director of College, Career, and Technology Programs at Region One Education Service Center, said that community support helps make the graduation ceremony meaningful for students and families. “We want to make sure that the ceremony is very special because it is life changing,” Cuellar said. She added that the benefits extend beyond students to families and communities through economic mobility.
Julian Alvarez, Senior Vice President, Director of Business Development, and Executive Vice President of Community Relations at Lone Star National Bank, concluded the event and thanked attendees for participating. Dr. King also thanked the bank for its partnership with The PossAble Dream program.
