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City Controller Chris Hollins' office honors Hispanic Heritage with performances and awards at Houston City Hall
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The City Controller’s Office hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Houston City Hall featuring performances from HSPVA mariachi and Azteca dancers, a video appearance by astronaut Ellen Ochoa, and awards to local community leaders including Paralympian Fabian Romo and researchers from Rice University.
City Controller Chris Hollins' office hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Houston City Hall featuring music, dance and awards recognizing local community leaders.
Chris Hollins, City Controller of Houston, opened remarks by saying, “Our Hispanic and Latino communities are at the very heart of Houston's strength and our vibrancy.” The event combined student performances, cultural dance groups and an awards program honoring residents who organizers said have advanced civic engagement, education and public service in Houston.
The program was emceed by ABC13 anchor Myra Moreno, who introduced performances including Mariachi Los Pazajeros from the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA), an Azteca dance and drum ensemble, tango performers and a Mexico folklórico ensemble.…
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