[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2374]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              CASTROVILLE

  (Mr. GALLEGO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, in my continuing efforts to highlight parts 
of the 23rd District, I rise today to talk about one of the jewels of 
the 23rd, Castroville, where Texas meets France. One of several 
settlements founded by Henri Castro in 1844, the Alsatian culture there 
is still evident. And most people don't know that it was the first 
county seat of Medina County, serving until 1893.
  The population in the 2010 census was only 2,680 people. It is a 
small town very near a big city, 25 miles west of San Antonio. There 
are 97 historical buildings in the town. It is a great place for a 
walking tour.
  And if you are looking for recreational relaxation, there are few 
places better than Castroville, where the Medina River meanders through 
town. The Medina River was once the border between Texas and Mexico. 
There are 126 acres of pecan trees and flowers along the Medina River 
in the Castroville Regional Park and lots and lots of shopping. 
Castroville Pottery is one of the coolest pottery shops around, where 
they will show you how to make your own.
  Mr. Speaker, around the 23rd District in 1 minute.

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