H-E-B SPONSORS THE 6TH ANNUAL LA FERIA DE LA MUJER Y LA FAMILIA
Thousands of Houstonians will visit the exhibits and enjoy the entertainment on March 16
at the George R. Brown Convention Center Hall A-3rd floor.

HOUSTON- H-E-B is the proud title sponsor of this year's La Feria de la Mujer y la Familia 2008 (Women and Family Festival 2008), hosted by UNIVISION Radio. A celebration for Hispanic women, their families and friends, the event will be held on March 16 from 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center, located at 1001 Ave of the Americas in downtown Houston.

“The history of the Hispanic culture is as rich as the great state of Texas. H-E-B is part of that rich history of Texas and is proud to serve as the title sponsor of La Feria de la Mujer y la Familia for the 5th year in a row,” said James Harris, director of supplier diversity for H-E-B. “H-E-B is committed to supporting the Houston community and is excited to partner with UNIVISION to celebrate the Hispanic community in Houston.”

From vendor exhibits and children’s activities to cooking demonstrations and celebrity entertainment, La Feria de la Mujer y la Familia is an ideal opportunity for many organizations and businesses to share their products, services and information in a casual and fun environment. Well-known Hispanic speakers will present a variety of topics of interest to Hispanic women and their families, including health and fitness; home and garden; fashion and beauty; career and education; art and literature; and financial advice.

Celebrities at this year's “Feria de la Mujer 2008” include Dr. Isabel G&oactue;mez-Bassols, better known to her fans as “la Doctora Isabel, el Angel de la Radio” (Dr. Isabel, the Angel of the Airwaves). There will also be a very special hair show by international celebrity hair designer, Samy, known as the creative genie and guru of hair-styling.

Additional attractions include a special fashion show and dance performance by Patricia Lessa Agency for Hispanic Talent & Modeling, ballet folklorico dance performances by Patricia Astorga’s Sabor Mexico co-sponsored by the Mexican Consulate; the “Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say” Art and Literature Pavilion featuring children’s storytelling and reading by the Children’s Museum of Houston; and blood pressure screenings and aerobics demonstrations by the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. Univision TV and Radio personalities will also be present signing autographs, taking pictures and joining in the celebration. In addition, one One Hundred Dollar H-E-B Grocery Co. gift certificate will be given away to one lucky winner by raffle every ten minutes throughout the event.

La Feria de la Mujer y la Familia is free to the public. Tickets are required and they are available at all Houston area H-E-B stores. For more information, visit 713-965-2501.

About H-E-B
H-E-B was founded in Kerrville, Texas in 1905 with a single grocery store. For more than 100 years, H-E-B has been an innovative retailer known for low prices, fresh food, quality products and convenient services. The company has grown to more than 300 stores in Texas and Northern Mexico with more than 60,000 employees. It conducts a wide range of efforts geared toward helping the community and the environment. H-E-B is one of the largest food chains in the United States, with annual sales more than $13 billion, and is the largest privately held company in Texas.