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HWNT's Newsroom is compiled from reports from the local
chapters and information found on-line.
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HWNT Members shine in local elections
November 6, 2008 |
Texas State Representative
Diana Maldonado |
Dallas County Sheriff
Lupe Valdez |
HWNT members
Diana Maldonado from Austin and Lupe Valdez from Dallas won
their respective races on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.
Diana Maldonado won her candidacy for Texas State
House of Representatives District 52 while Lupe
Valdez won re-election and will continue to serve in
her position as county Sheriff.
Diana is a mother of two, and was previously the chair of the
Austin chapter. She became the first Democrat to
represent Williamson County in the State House since
1992.
Lupe became the first Latina sheriff ever in Dallas County in 2004
and is presently the only female sheriff in Texas
and in the country.
HWNT
congratulates Diana and Lupe and all other Latinas
who pursued elected office at any level.
October 16, 2008
Come & Join Us in Honoring Yolanda Cuevas as the '
Latina Entrepreneur of the Year' of Fort Worth, Texas!
PR Newswire
October 16, 2008
Hispanic Women's Network of Texas work to get out the vote
[VIDEO]
KGNS - Laredo
September 24, 2008
Las Estrellas awards handed out
[VIDEO]
KIITV - South Texas
September 22, 2008
Community's bright stars
Las Estrellas lauds women who make difference
Corpus Christi's Caller Times
January 21, 2008
Hispanic high school women learn about college at NT
North Texas
Daily - University of North Texas Student Newspaper |
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Member Achievements |
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Nov. 3, 2008
Dallas member Mary Ann Kellam will
participate in Leadership Dallas, a program from the
Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce that identifies
leaders in the community and provides them with
ten-month program where participants receive an
in-depth exposure to the critical issues facing the
community. The program selects up to 55 individuals
each year.
Nov. 3, 2008
The Fort Worth RSA committee, Executive Board, and
past Shining and Rising Stars send congratulations
to Diane Salazar, Mary Lou Martinez and
Victoria Ruiz on receiving the 2008 Rising Star
Awards. A special celebration will take place
Sunday, December 14th from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at
Chadra Mezza. During this event, HWNT Fort Worth
will install their new officers for 2009-2011 along
with celebrating the Christmas Season. Cost $25 a
person. Everyone is welcome to attend (profits from
this event go towards the educational and leadership
programs).
Sept. 28, 2008
Dallas member
Vielka-Lee Heitz
was selected to participate in the Power
Pipeline Retreat to be held in April 17-19, 2009 in
Dallas. Power Pipeline is a program of the
Foundation for Women's Resources that offers a
unique opportunity to connect with mentors and a
diverse mix of emerging women leaders in an informal
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