Touchet School District wins $5,000 T-Mobile grant

By Dan Thesman on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

TOUCHET – The Touchet School District has secured a $5,000 grant after being named a weekly winner in T-Mobile’s national “Friday Night 5G Lights” sweepstakes.

School officials announced the funding will directly support the district’s football program alongside broader educational and campus initiatives. The corporate initiative celebrates high school athletics while investing in local public-school communities nationwide.

District leaders expressed gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the financial boost for the small, close-knit rural community.

T-Mobile representatives are scheduled to present the grant officially during an on-field ceremony at an upcoming Touchet home football game.