BIRTHS

Parents Monica Limon and Giovanni Perales welcomed Elena Michelle Perales into the world on Dec. 17, 2024, 7:10 p.m. at the Columbus Community Hospital. Elena weighed 8 lbs. and 7.1 oz, measuring 21 inches tall. Her siblings are 17-year-old Gianna Perales, 11-yearold Giovanni Perales II and 3-year-old Sofia Perales, pictured holding her baby sister. Paternal grandparents are Neve Rivera and Feliz Rivera of Houston and Carlos and Jan Perales of Teague. Maternal grandparents are Abel Limon and Deanna Limon.