Representative Vicente Gonzalez | Official U.S. House headshot
Representative Vicente Gonzalez | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, currently serving in the U.S. Congress and representing Texas’ 34th district since 2017, recently shared updates on his engagements and roles via social media. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1967 and residing in McAllen, Gonzalez has been a prominent figure since replacing Rubén Hinojosa. He holds degrees from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University and Texas Wesleyan University.
On February 11, 2025, Rep. Gonzalez expressed his enthusiasm for his new role as Co-Chair of the Blue Dogs in Congress. In his tweet, he stated: "I'm honored to serve as a Co-Chair of the Blue Dogs this Congress and work for real solutions for South Texas!"
Later that day, at 22:00 UTC, Rep. Gonzalez tweeted about a meeting with Texas Southmost College during their visit to Washington D.C., appreciating the contributions of community colleges: "Fantastic meeting with Texas Southmost College while they're in DC! Thankful for our community colleges that provide South Texans with a world class education and opportunities."
At 22:10 UTC on the same day, he shared another tweet highlighting his engagement with South Texas College Jaguars (@stcjaguars), acknowledging their role in providing higher education to the Rio Grande Valley: "Always great meeting with @stcjaguars ! I am grateful for the role you play in providing the RGV with vital higher education."
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