Forum on military academies slated

U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, is among 13 Texas congressional representatives who will play co-hosts to the North Texas U.S. Service Academies forum Saturday in Arlington

Staffers for U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, Burgess, U.S. Reps. Sam Johnson, John Ratcliffe, Jeb Hensarling, Joe Barton, Kay Granger, Kenny Marchant, Roger Williams, John Carter, Pete Sessions and Marc Veasey will be at the forum to answer questions about the congressional process.

According to staff members at Burgess' office, Veasey is expected to attend the event and give opening remarks.