CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As Hispanic Heritage Month continues, the American GI Forum and CCRTA held an exciting unveiling for a new bus wrap you will soon be seeing around town!
At the unveiling, they introduced the individuals spotlighted on the bus wrap to honor those veterans, area and youth leaders who have made an impact in the Hispanic community.
"It gives me great pride to recognize the work that is being done by our community leaders, such as the children and our youth that are going to be the next generation and they are going to change the world," said Vazquez - Contez.
Vazquez - Contez said that they honor our veterans and thank them for the freedom we have and the community leaders for making the city a better place.
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