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Rep. Farenthold Announces 2012 South Texas Congressional Art Competition Winner
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX –Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by Members of Congress as an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent in their congressional districts. Today, Congressman Blake Farenthold (TX-27) announced that Mr. Jaime Alamilla, a senior at Lopez High School, won the 2012 South Texas Congressional Art Competition with his prismacolor painting, “A Dream Coming to Life.” Congressman Farenthold with Mr. Jaime Alamilla, winner of the 2012 South Texas Congressional Art Competition According to Mr. Alamilla,...
Continue ReadingRep. Farenthold Fights to Preserve South Texas’ Natural Fish Habitats
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Blake Farenthold (TX-27) released the following statement after sending a letter to the Department of the Interior, urging Secretary Salazar to reconsider an October 2010 directive that calls for the removal of all non-producing oil rigs from the Gulf of Mexico: “From unique coral to recreational diving and fishing, South Texans benefit from the natural fish habitats flourishing around Gulf Coast oil rigs. These reefs are part of our culture as our schools incorporate the study of...
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