FARENTHOLD, Blake, a Representative from Texas; born in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Tex.; December 12, 1962; B. S., University of Texas, Austin, Tex., 1985; J.D., St. Maryâs University School…
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soldier in the Texas RevolutionBorn: 1799Birthplace: Kentucky Logan (his first name was also spelled “Greenberry”) was born into slavery, but he was later freed by his white father, David Logan.…
actressBorn: 4/4/1950Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan From 1995–1999 Christine Lahti stirred hearts as the tough and accomplished cardiologist Dr. Kate Austin on the drama series Chicago Hope—a…
BARTLETT, Harry Stephen (Steve), a Representative from Texas; born in Los Angeles, Calif., September 19, 1947; attended public schools of Lockhart, Tex.; graduated, Kimball High School, Dallas…
HENSARLING, Jeb, a Representative from Texas; born in Stephenville, Erath County, Tex., on May 29, 1957; B.A., Texas A&M University, 1979; J.D., University of Texas, Austin, Tex., 1982; lawyer,…
BONILLA, Henry, a Representative from Texas; born in San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex., January 2, 1954; graduated from South San Antonio High School, San Antonio, Tex., 1972; B.J., University of…
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