In the News
The Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund is dedicated to helping students who have limited economic resources to become forces of change in our community by providing financial support for educational opportunities. Stay up-to-date with our latest press releases, events, and accomplishments.
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Women in Texas History – Ninfa Laurenzo
The founder of Ninfa's, from a family tortilla factory on Houston's East End to the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.
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Honoring Mama Ninfa, 2024 Marked Milestone 100th Birthday
Mama Ninfa's 100th birthday, marked by her family as a fundraising party for the Fund, is a chance to look back at one of Houston's greatest culinary stories.
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One Houston Woman Changed Tex-Mex Forever
How Mama Ninfa's tacos al carbon became a Tex-Mex standard across the country.
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Ninfa Laurenzo’s 100th Birthday Fiesta Honoring: Blanca Laurenzo, Mary Virginia Mandola and Rose Mandola Carrabba
Photos and thanks from the 100th birthday celebration.
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A Night of Celebration and Giving Honoring “Mama” Ninfa Laurenzo’s 100th Birthday
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Ninfa Laurenzo – Texas Woman's University
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We Remember Ninfa Laurenzo
Remembering the Houston restaurateur whose warmth made her one of the city's most recognized women.
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