Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert will announce today that he is setting up a new scholarship program to assist disadvantaged area high school students attend college.

The Mayor is kicking things off by donating $50,000 of his annual $60,000 salary to the scholarship program over the next 4 years.

A hearty “Thank You” to the Mayor for setting such an excellent example in civic responsibility by giving back to those that matter the most in your own hometown.