RECENT NEWS
A Campaign Fundraiser will be hosted for Rep. Farias on Dec. 12, 2007 in downtown San Antonio
Dec 10, 2007
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Farias Resigns From Harlandale School Board and Announces Intentions to Run for State Rep.118 Position
Dec 12, 2006
In a bold move, three-term Harlandale Trustee Joe Farias resigned from the Harlandale School Board on Monday December 12 also announcing his intentions to run for the State Representative 118 seat recently vacated by Carlos Uresti who is seeking a post on the State Senate. Farias cited many reasons for his candidacy, with the State's education finance problems heading the list. "Right now in Austin, there is a significant need for education minded Democratic leaders, " states Farias... [READ MORE]
Farias Makes it Official!! Former Harlandale Trustee First Democrat to File for State Rep. 118 Position
Jul 13, 2006
At 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday morning, Joe Farias became the first Democrat to officially file for the State Representative 118 position. Farias says this move eliminates any doubt on his candidacy, "I made a promise to those who approached me about running for this office that I would give it serious consideration. I have made the commitment to run, I have filed for my candidacy, and I am completely dedicated to winning this race... [READ MORE]
Two-Time World Boxing Champion, 'Jesse' James Leija, Steps Into the Ring for Joe Farias
Jul 12, 2006
'Jesse' James Leija has officially said "Go Joe"!!! The former two-time world boxing champion, and one of San Antonio's beloved sons, recently endorsed Joe Farias in his bid to become the District 118 State Representative. "Joe Farias is a good man who will serve District 118 well," Leija states of his reasoning on the endorsement. "He has been there for over 35 years serving his community--a community I was born in, raised in and spent most of my life in... [READ MORE]
Texas State Teachers Association Endorses Joe Farias
Feb 8, 2006
TSTA supports Democrat's bid to become the next State Representative in District 118 For the last eight years, Joe Farias has faithfully served as a School Board Trustee. He has stood up for the rights of the children attending the schools he has represented and the teachers that teach them. He has been a pillar of Democratic educational leadership in the District 118 area and he hopes to continue that role in Austin as the next State Representative in District 118... [READ MORE]
