April 18, 2025

Easter Greetings

Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful Good Friday. As we reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the heart of the Easter season, may your day be filled with quiet grace and gratitude. As Easter Sunday approaches, may it bring joy, hope, and renewal to you and your loved ones.

Huntsville Town Hall

Congressman Sessions takes questions at his Huntsville Town Hall

On Wednesday, I hosted a town hall in Huntsville at the H.E.A.R.T.S. Veterans Complex. It was a great opportunity to provide an update from Washington and hear directly from members of the community. I shared my priorities as your Congressman, including my work as Chair of the Government Operations Subcommittee, Co-Chair of the DOGE Caucus, and as a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee. I also highlighted the casework services my office offers to assist constituents with federal agencies. After the presentation, I welcomed questions from attendees. I’m grateful for the respectful and thoughtful conversations we had, whether we agreed or not, it was encouraging to see a shared commitment to open dialogue. To view local coverage of the event, including a full recording, click here.

Latexo High School

Congressional Art Competition

Last weekend, my office proudly hosted the Congressional Art Competition for both the East Texas and Deep East Texas regions of TX-17. This year’s theme, “America, the Beautiful,” inspired students to submit powerful and creative works that captured the spirit of our nation through their own unique perspectives.

Congressman Sessions and Deep East Texas winner Alicia Dowell

Here are the Deep East Texas winners:

1st Place – “Shooting Star” by Alicia Dowell, Nacogdoches High School
2nd Place – “Daughter of Betsy” by Kathryn Williams, Woden High School
3rd Place – “The Intrepid Passage” by Bryan Campbell, Pineywoods Community Academy
4th Place – “Evening Reflections” by Jacqueline Martinez, Cushing High School
5th Place – “Celebrate Freedom” by Elsi Garcia, Martinsville High School
6th Place – “American Dream” by Kodi Cole, Cushing High School

Thank you to every student who entered for the East Texas and Deep East Texas regions, I was blown away by your creativity and passion. A special thank you to Angelina College for supporting the Deep East Texas event and for your commitment to young artists in our region. Each region’s first-place winner will now advance to the final round of judging, where judges will select one overall TX-17 winner. The winning piece will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel to the U.S. Capitol, where it will be viewed by hundreds of Members of Congress and visitors over the coming year. Good luck!

Robinson Service Academy Announcement

Congressman Sessions and Gage Gonzales

Last Friday, I was in Robinson to celebrate an achievement by one of our community’s bright young leaders, Gage Gonzales, who has received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Gage has consistently demonstrated the qualities of integrity, discipline, and service, qualities that define both a strong leader and a proud representative of TX-17. His appointment to West Point is not only a reflection of his academic excellence and character, but also a testament to the support of his family, teachers, and mentors who have helped guide him along the way. I have no doubt that Gage will rise to meet the challenge and make our community proud as he begins this next chapter in service to our country. Congratulations, Gage!

Nucor Steel Texas

Congressman Sessions presents Nucor with a flag flown over the US Capitol

On Wednesday, I spoke at Nucor Steel Texas in Jewett to celebrate their 50th anniversary. As North America’s largest steel manufacturer, Nucor plays a vital role in our economy and national infrastructure. I’m proud that TX-17 is home to one of their bar steel mills, which employs 450 hardworking Texans and continues to set the standard for innovation, resilience, and excellence in manufacturing. Nucor Steel Texas is also a beacon of safety in the industry, consistently setting an example for what responsible manufacturing looks like. Congratulations to the entire Nucor team on five decades of outstanding achievement.

Huntsville Rotary Club

Congressman Sessions and Huntsville Rotary Club President Michelle Spencer

My Wednesday travel day wouldn’t have been complete without a stop at the Huntsville Rotary Club. It’s always a pleasure to spend time with Rotarians, who set a powerful example of community service, leadership, and civic involvement across TX-17. I shared updates from Washington and discussed how my work in Congress is supporting institutions like Sam Houston State University. I appreciated the thoughtful conversation and the warm welcome from the club members.

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