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  • Bonilla's Selection as "Mr. South Texas" Angers Laredo Hispanics

    08/24/2003 7:39:34 AM PDT · by Theodore R. · 20 replies · 319+ views
    Laredo, TX, Morning Times ^ | 08-24-03 | Cortez, Tricia
    Bonilla selection angers Hispanics BY TRICIA CORTEZ Times staff writer "Shame on the Mr. South Texas selection committee," were the angry words of District Judge Manuel "Meme" Flores. "Bonilla accepts the nomination and then slaps every Hispanic in South Texas. The committee should consider retracting that recognition and giving it to someone else. If they don't, what will be the next step? A boycott of the Mr. South Texas luncheon." Flores made these comments the day after Congressman Henry Bonilla (R-San Antonio) accepted the honor of Mr. South Texas for Laredo's 2004 George Washington's Birthday Celebration. Flores' critical remarks were...