Washington, April 21 -- Congressman Vicente Gonzalez issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced Itzel Martinez, a senior from Rivera Early College High School, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Texas's 34th Congressional District. Her artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
The 2026 competition garnered 89 entries from 19 high schools throughout the 34th Congressional District.
On Saturday, Congressman Gonzalez's office held an art show at Harlingen City Hall, with Mayor Norma Sepulveda joining as a guest speaker, to showcase all 89 entries and recognize the winning piece. Although the Congressman was in Washington fighting for public schools, wo...