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Rachel Answers Questions at Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Candidate's Forum at Eastfield College

Mesquite, TX April 15, 2008:

Rachel Lopez participated in the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Candidate's Forum at Eastfield College Tuesday, April 15 and it was a great success! She got the opportunity to address an audience of about 100 people.

Candidates answered questions regarding Project Renewal, economic development and specific issues facing the City of Mesquite.

Rachel had over 25 supporters on hand at the event and wants to thank everyone who showed up to support her!

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Rachel Lopez and Supporters Help Clean Up Mesquite at the Bi-annual Mesquite Trash-Bash

Mesquite, TX April 5, 2008:

Rachel and some of her supporters rolled up their sleeves and helped clean up Mesquite at the bi-annual Mesquite Trash-Bash. They volunteered to help clean the community by picking up littered areas, participating in beautification projects and working to clean yards for the elderly.

Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) hosted the event which is held in conjunction with the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup and the Keep Texas Beautiful Texas Trash Off events.

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51st Annual Mesquite Championship Rodeo Parade

Mesquite, TX March 29, 2008:

Rachel and some of her supporters rode in the 51st annual Mesquite Championship Rodeo parade. This year's grand marshal was recently retired Police Chief Gary Westphal. The parade was sponsored by the Exchange Club of Mesquite, First State Bank, the HAM Association of Mesquite and the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce.

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Rachel Lopez Tapped to Organize Mesquite Service League's Participation in Taste & Trade, 2008!

Mesquite, TX March 11, 2008:

The Mesquite Service League participated in the 11th annual Mesquite Taste & Trade, a yearly event to promote area restaurants, businesses and organizations sponsored by the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce. Rachel Lopez has been a Service League member since the Spring of 2007. Due to her recognized leadership skills and abilities, she was asked to Chair the Public Relations Committee of the organization this year. She has given of her time to support the League in various events, including Cowgirl Christmas 2007 and in organizing the League's participation in this year's Taste & Trade, 2008!

The Mesquite Service League is dedicated to serving the community in which we live. Each year, they put essential school supplies in the hands of underprivileged children, award scholarships to talented students who lack the funds for a college education, provide hearing aids and dental services to the needy, clothe struggling individuals, allow at risk children to experience the wonder of scouting, put milk on the tables of disadvantaged families and so much more.

The League awards over $25,000 in grants for special projects and charities to improve the lives of those in our midst. They take great pride in offering a helping hand to those in need. Their volunteers find time in their personal and professional lives to reach out to our community through funding, service, leadership and mentoring.

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First Fundraiser is Huge Success Despite Inclement Weather!

Mesquite, TX March 6, 2008:

Over 80 dedicated people battled freezing rain, snow and sleet to attend the First Fun & Fundraiser held Thursday evening, March 6, 2008 at Double D Ranch in Mesquite. Despite the horrible weather conditions, the campaign drive was a huge success.

Rachel welcomed and visited with each guest as they dined on quesadillas, ratones and other delicious morsels catered by Oscar's Grill. She later shared her vision for the future of Mesquite and how she plans to make a difference once she is elected to the City Council.

Guests were seen standing in line to fill out volunteer forms and make financial contributions to support Rachel's campaign.

Under the circumstances, attendance was better than expected. It was inspiring to see so many people come in out of the cold and warm up to Rachel's enthusiasm and her ideas about the positive growth she envisions for Mesquite.

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Rachel Lopez Files for Mesquite City Council, Place 4 With Over 200 Signatures on Petition

Mesquite, TX February 11, 2008:

Rachel Lopez filed for Place 4 seat of the Mesquite City Council on February 11, 2008, at Mesquite City Hall. A requirement to be placed on the ballot is a minimum of 25 signatures. Rachel Lopez submitted 23 Petition pages with a total of 202 supporter signatures.

Rachel is the founder and President of Hispanic Forum of Mesquite, Inc; she is a graduate of the Citizens Police Academy and Citizens Fire Academy; she currently serves as a member of the Mesquite Service League, member of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and member of the Mesquite Fire Corp; she is the Community Relations Liaison for her church, Divine Mercy and sits on the Advisory Council at St. Pius X School. Rachel is a past member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board/Tree Board. To learn more about Rachel, visit her website at: www.rachellopezcampaign.com or email at: