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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Sylvia Garcia addresses local incidents and shares personal moments

Rep. Sylvia Garcia, currently serving in the U.S. Congress for Texas' 29th district, has shared several updates on her social media platform regarding both personal and community matters.

On December 7, 2024, Rep. Garcia expressed her appreciation for being home by sharing a simple yet heartfelt message about enjoying fresh tortillas. She stated, "And yummie fresh tortillas! Good to be home."

Two days later, on December 9, she addressed a tragic event that occurred in the East End of Houston. In response to a train accident earlier that morning, she conveyed her sympathies and intention to stay informed as the situation unfolded. She tweeted: "I'm closely monitoring reports of the tragic train accident in the East End this morning. My thoughts are with the victim's loved ones and the entire community. We'll be following updates from authorities as they investigate this heartbreaking incident."

Later on December 9, Rep. Garcia released a statement concerning another somber event—the death of a Milby High School student in Southeast Houston—though details were not elaborated upon in her tweet: "Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on the Tragic Death of Milby High School Student in Southeast Houston."

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