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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 · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 1:36 AM · 1 min read
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Thee Sinseers are an East Los Angeles band who seamlessly blend elements of classic soul, 60s pop, and Latino funk into a glorious mashup of great vibes and even better tunes. Guitarist Francisco (Paco) Flores and trombone player José (JJ) Luis Jimenez joined Backstage Spotlight this week ahead of their sold-out show at Cine [...]
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