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René Torres became a member of the TSC board of Trustees in May 2008. A 1965 Brownsville High School graduate, he received his
Bachelors of Arts degree from Pan American College-Edinburg in 1971 and his Masters in Secondary Education from The University
of Texas-Pan American in 1976. Mr. Torres taught in the Brownsville Independent School District from 1971-79, continuing in
education as Assistant Professor in the UTB/TSC School of Education until his retirement in 2004. Mr. Torres’ community
service includes serving on numerous boards and committees, including Brownsville Community Health Clinic, Esperanza Home for
Boys, and Cameron County Housing Authority. Currently Mr. Torres serves on the BISD Museum Committee and is a volunteer at
Historic Brownsville Museum. He was inducted into the RGV Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. He writes for several publications,
including the “History and Heritage” community page for the Brownsville Herald. Mr. Torres and his wife of 34
years, Lucy Tijerina, have two daughters and two grandsons.
Committee Assignments:
- Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Committee
- Student Affairs Partnership Committee
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