Washington, DC, Jun 16, 2006 - U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31), a member of the Appropriations Committee, announced that the House has included his request for $750,000 for the City of Temple in the Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. The funds will be used for the construction of the Temple Performing Arts Center (TPAC) in downtown Temple. The facility will be used by Temple College, the Temple Symphony, the Temple Civic Theater, high school performing arts groups, and other Temple performing arts groups.

“This project will allow for the restoration of historic buildings while providing a central location for theater productions in Temple. The construction of a theater in downtown will help spur economic development in the community,” Congressman Carter said.

This week the House passed the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, The Judiciary, and District of Columbia Appropriations bill by a vote of 406-22.