Gov. Abbott appoints Region One ESC Senior Director to state committee

Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Shirley Escobedo, ValleyCentral · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday appointed a senior director for the Region One Education Service Center to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee. Celina Perez of San Benito will serve on the state committee that advises the Texas Health and Human Ser...

Why this matters in The Brownsville

The appointment of Celina Perez to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee brings a valuable perspective from the Rio Grande Valley to the state level. As a senior director at the Region One Education Service Center, Perez has likely worked closely with local school districts, including Brownsville ISD, to support early childhood education initiatives. Her experience in this region, where many families face unique challenges related to poverty and access to resources, will inform her advice to the Texas Health and Human Services. The Valley's high birth rates and growing population make early childhood intervention a critical issue for local families and the regional economy. Perez's term on the committee will be closely watched by local educators and policymakers, who will be looking for ways to address the Valley's specific needs and ensure that state policies support the healthy development of young children in the region.

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Category: local · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: ValleyCentral · Reading time: 1 min

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