Celebration of life held for former U.S. Congressman Blake Farenthold The radio host, lawyer and former Dist. 27 representative died June 20 after suffering what friends called a chronic illness.

Randolph Blake Farenthold, a former U.S. Representative for the 27th District of Texas and a trusted voice in the Costal Bend, passed away on June 20th surrounded by family. Born December 12, 1961 ...

Former Rep. Blake Farenthold, the disgraced Texas Republican who resigned last month in the aftermath of a sexual harassment settlement, has secured his next paid gig – as a government lobbyist.

His celebration of life service will take place on Monday. A public gathering will take place at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Upper Broadway St.