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Biography
 
     
  PERSONAL :  
     
  Born: June 12, 1978, Laredo , TX  
  Parents: Arturo H. and Rosario D. Garza  
  Wife: Maritza Benavides Garza  
     
  EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:  
     
  St. Augustine High School , ‘93  
  Texas A&M Int'l University , Bachelor of Arts Political Science '97  
  St. Mary's University, Master of Arts Political Science ‘01  
     
  EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND:  
     
  Elected Webb County Commissioner on April 11, 2004  
  Laredo Community College Distance Learning Director, 2002—2004  
  Laredo Community College Government/Speech Instructor, 2002  
  News Anchor/Reporter KGNS-TV, NBC Affiliate in Laredo, TX, 2000-2003  
  Public Information Officer, City of Laredo, 1999-2000  
  News Anchor/Reporter KGBT-TV, CBS Affiliate in Rio Grande Valley, 1998-1999  
  News Anchor/Reporter KVTV-TV, CBS Affiliate in Laredo, TX, 1994-1998  
     
  COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:  
     
  KGNS Fan Drive , 2000-2003  
  KGNS School Supply Drive , 2000-2003  
  KGNS Toy Drive , 2000-2003  
  Laredo Rotary Club Member, 2003  
  Laredo Public & Private schools Career Day Participant, 1994-2003  
  KGNS 8th Grader of the Month Speaker and Presenter, 2000-2003  
  “Read to the Kids” guest speaker at local schools, 1994-2003  
  Government Student Body President, Texas A&M International University, 1997-1998  
  City of Laredo Youth Advisory Board, 1991-1993