Episode 14: Miss Del Rio 1999

Annaliz Bosquez is a businesswoman, mother and former beauty queen. She also happens to be the daughter of a border patrol agent and she’s married to one, as well. Imagine crossing the international bridge every day just to attend school, balancing the traditions of Mexico with the pressures of American life. She didnt blend in. She stood out, becoming a beacon of inspiration for young girls while representing her hometown in the spotlight. Having lived in Del Rio, San Antonio, and Austin, she’s witnessed the border's evolution firsthand—and she’s not afraid to speak up.

00:00 Introduction to Border Kids
01:16 Meet Annaliz: A Border Kid's Journey
02:03 Life in Austin and Career Transitions
04:09 Balancing Cultures: Growing Up Bilingual
10:59 The Pageant Experience
15:23 Border Patrol Insights and Immigration Views
25:21 Concluding Thoughts and Call for Solutions
27:23 Closing Remarks




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