Houston Republic

Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 7th district, shared her experiences and views through a series of tweets on January 27 and 28, 2025. The tweets cover a range of topics from cultural celebrations to political concerns.

On January 27, Rep. Fletcher expressed her enjoyment in participating in Lunar New Year celebrations at the Chinese Civic Center's "Embrace Spring" performance in Stafford. She congratulated the organizers and performers for their efforts. "Great to kick off this week's Lunar New Year celebrations with friends at the Chinese Civic Center's 'Embrace Spring' performance in Stafford! Congratulations to the organizers and performers."

Later that day, she attended the Shandong Fellowship Association's 2025 gala alongside other representatives including Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and State Reps. Gene Wu and Mano DeAyala. She highlighted the joy of celebrating community connections both locally and globally with fellow Houstonians. "I was glad to join the Shandong Fellowship Association for its 2025 gala with @RepSTurner and State Reps. Gene Wu and Mano DeAyala. What a joy to celebrate community and connection at home and around the world with this talented and engaged group of Houstonians!"

On January 28, Rep. Fletcher voiced her concerns regarding actions taken during President Trump's second term, emphasizing her commitment to working with others in Texas' 7th district and House Democrats to address these issues. "In the first week of President Trump’s second term, we've seen systematic, devastating actions to undermine the rule of law and dismantle our government. We cannot accept or normalize either."