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Sophia Ramirez
Sophia Ramirez
Bureau Chief · Brownsville, TX
Sophia Ramirez has over 15 years of experience in journalism, having worked previously as a senior reporter at the Brownsville Herald. She holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and has a passion for community storytelling that brings people together.
More from Sophia →Bureau Chief · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 3:35 PM · 1 min read
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In Brownsville, a silent candlelight vigil was held in honor of the three children who were murdered at the hands of their own parents 23 years ago. Cries of relief and heartache filled the air as family members and community supporters reacted to District Attorney Luis Sáenz’s words: “It’s done.” John [...]
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