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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 46m

📚 #HispanicHeritageMonth Author Highlight: Carmen Tafolla is a highly educated and accomplished Chicana poet, storyteller, and professor from San Antonio. Tafolla was named State Poet Laureate of Texas in 2015.

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 1h

🍁 Tomorrow is the first day of Fall Break for students in Dallas ISD! 🍂 I’m wishing the best for all students, parents, and teachers during their time of rest! Happy Fall Break! 🌟 #HD102 #DISD #FallBreak

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 23h

Nominations for the 2026 Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching Awards close on December 1st, 2025. To nominate outstanding humanities educators, visit www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

2026 Outstanding Teaching Awards Nomination Form

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 23h

✏️ The Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching Awards program recognizes exemplary humanities teachers in elementary, middle, and high schools across Texas, and awards grants to winners and their schools. #HD102

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 1d

💃 LaBori Boxing is hosting a Salsa Class featuring music by Bad Bunny this Thursday, 7 - 8pm! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, this class is perfect for all levels. Get ready to learn some new moves, meet new people, and have a blast!

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 1d

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Young Masters Program | Texas Commission on the Arts

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 1d

🎨 The Texas Commission on the Arts recognizes exceptional young artists and awards grants to further their artistic development.

Applications for the 2026 Texas Young Masters Program close on November 3rd, 2025. To apply, visit www.arts.texas.gov/initiatives/...

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 1d

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Your Guide to Voting in Texas | VoteTexas.gov

VoteTexas.gov is your go-to resource for voter registration, election dates, polling locations, and more. Get the info you need to make your vote count.

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 1d

🚨TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER 4th TEXAS GENERAL ELECTION!🚨

You must register to vote in person if you are a first-time voter. To register to vote, update or check your registration, see who’s on your ballot, and find your polling place, visit VoteTexas.gov. #HD102 #VOTE

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 4d

Admission is free, and there are activities for the whole family to enjoy!
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Homepage - Cottonwood Art Festival

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 4d

🚨 Reminder: The 56th Cottonwood Art Festival is this weekend, Oct. 4–5, at Cottonwood Park! The featured artist is David del Solar of Pamplona, Spain, who is celebrated for his distinctive layering of light that reflects a lifelong passion for art. #HD102

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 6d

Rudy Ruiz grew up along the border in Brownsville to immigrant parents and grandparents, where he spent time traveling back and forth between Texas and Mexico.

His 2022 novel, Valley of Shadows, won the Texas Institute of Letters’ Jesse H. Jones Award for Best Work of Fiction in 2023.

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 6d

🕊️ Today, we take time to recognize the principle of non–violent resistance, championed by civil rights leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Even when subjected to brutal and oppressive conditions, they did not waver from their paths. #InternationalDayofNonviolence #HD102

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 6d

For those who are beginning their fast this sundown, I wish you a blessed Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism. May you find peaceful atonement on this blessed day. #YomKippur

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 6d

Today, we want to amplify the voices of our Filipino neighbors & highlight organizations like FILCON that champion Filipino culture, business, & civic engagement.

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 6d

October is Filipino American Heritage Month. Texas is home to the third-largest population of Filipino Americans, with over 90,000 members in the DFW area! #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 7d

Your Guide to Voting in Texas | VoteTexas.gov

VoteTexas.gov is your go-to resource for voter registration, election dates, polling locations, and more. Get the info you need to make your vote count.

VoteTexas.gov

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 7d

🚨The deadline to register to vote in the November 4th Texas election is less than a week away!

The last day to register is Monday, October 6th. To register to vote, update or check your registration, see who’s on your ballot, and find your polling place, visit VoteTexas.gov. #HD102 #VOTE

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 7d

Forty years ago, #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth was founded to raise awareness of breast cancer across the nation. In that time, it has encouraged millions to take action, resulting in increased early detection and advancements in treatment that have saved more than half a million lives.

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 8d

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 pm, RNJH will host a multicultural evening in celebration of Hispanic Heritage. The event will bring together families, students, and staff for an evening filled with food, entertainment, and cultural pride.

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 8d

🧵Over the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing some upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month events in and near the district! Additionally, I would like to highlight some notable Hispanic authors from Texas who have made a significant impact on their communities. #HispanicHeritageMonth #HD102 #txlege

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 8d

From classrooms to oil fields, working Texans power our prosperity. I’ll keep fighting for fair wages, safe workplaces, and the freedom for everyone to thrive.

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 8d

I’m honored to continue to be named a Texas Labor Champion by @texasaflcio.org and to earn a 100% score on their 2025 Pro-Worker Scorecard following the 89th Legislature special sessions! #txlege

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 11d

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American Indian Heritage Day 2025 | Bullock Texas State History Museum

Join the Bullock Museum and the Native American Cultural Center in celebrating the 13th Annual American Indian Heritage Day!

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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @anamariafortexas.com · 11d

The American Indian community has been foundational to the history and culture of Texas, as a Republic and as a member of the United States.

The Bullock Museum and the Native American Cultural Center are hosting events for the 13th Annual American Indian Heritage Day! #AmericanIndianHeritageDay

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