Central Texas Congressman Suffers Heart Attack
Save Email Print
Bookmark and Share
Updated: 10:49 AM Dec 16, 2005
Central Texas Congressman Suffers Heart Attack
A Central Texas Congressman who was hospitalized after falling ill during a meeting suffered a heart attack, an aide said Friday.
Posted: 10:55 AM Dec 16, 2005
width:200 and height: 120 and picwidth: 200 and pciheight: 120
Font Size:

Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, whose district includes several Central Texas counties, suffered a heart attack, an aide said Friday.

Barton, a native of Waco, was hospitalized Thursday after falling ill during a meeting.

An aide to the House Energy and Commerce Committee chairman said Barton is resting comfortably in George Washington University Hospital.

Barton press secretary Karen Modlin says Barton is negotiating his release date with his doctor and hopes to return to work soon.

Barton has served as congressman from the 6th Congressional District since 1984.

The district includes Ellis, Navarro, Freestone, Leon and Houston counties and parts of Tarrant, Trinity and Limestone counties.

He has already announced plans to seek another term.

Click Here For Joe Barton’s U.S. House Web Site

KWTX.com Features
Double Dollar Deals
Half Price Deals at Central Texas restaurants and businesses. A new deal every Thursday at 7:00am.
Law Line
This free service can help you find answers to your legal questions about personal injury, criminal law, bankruptcy, family law and more.
Army Way
Learn all about the symbols, traditions, and customs of the US Army.
Job of the Week
Click now to see hundreds of other jobs on Job Board TV!


Quality Process Director - Coryell Memorial Healthcare System in Gatesville - a community based facility: Join our team as the Quality Improvement Director where you will have a strong voice in all aspects of care, from patient care to employee safety. Apply today!

Also, take a look at the most recent jobs posted to Job Board TV at KWTX.com:
View More Jobs.