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January 27, 2011   For Immediate Release Contact: Ricardo Lopez-Guerra                512-463-0578   UNCLAIMED LOTTERY TICKET SOLD IN MCALLEN   AUSTIN - State Representative Veronica Gonzales (D-McAllen) announces that a winning lottery ticket was sold in McAllen and encourages lottery players in the Rio Grande Valley area to check their tickets.   "The winning ticket will pay over $4 million," State Representative Veronica Gonzales said.  "There is a lucky winner in our area that will benefit from the winnings, as well as likely benefitting our local economy."   The ticket was sold last year and will expire on Monday, February 7, 2011.  Please see the attached news release from the Texas Lottery Commission for more information.   ###     TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Tuesday, January 25, 2011 CONTACT:  Leticia Vásquez, 512-344-5208 Media Relations, 512-344-5131     LOTTO TEXAS ® JACKPOT TICKET SOLD IN MCAL...

December 16, 2010   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ricardo Lopez-Guerra                          (512) 463-0578   REP. GONZALES ANNOUNCES ENERGY EFFICIENT MAIL-IN REBATE PROGRAM BEGINNING DECEMBER 20   McALLEN- Beginning December 20, Texas shoppers purchasing eligible ENERGY STAR appliances may receive a rebate between $40 and $1,000 through a mail-in program administered by the Texas Comptroller's office, Rep. Gonzales announced.   "I encourage my constituents to take advantage of the rebate program and update their old appliances with energy-efficient models, which save money by using less energy and are better for our environment," Gonzales said. "Hopefully, shoppers will be able to find good deals during this holiday shopping season that will make these purchases even more cost effective."     To receive a rebate, customers must purchases appliances such as heat pumps, air conditioners, washers, dishwashers and more on or after December 20. O...