MEDIA ADVISORY AND PUBLIC NOTICE

Congressman Al Green Hosts TX-09 Codefest to Empower Student Coding App Developers and Advance STEM Education

(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, April 12, 2025, Congressman Al Green will proudly launch the inaugural TX-09 Codefest, an exciting event aimed at inspiring and empowering middle and high school students at the start of their coding journey. Participants will have the opportunity to create new software, enhance existing programs, showcase their technical creativity, collaborate with peers, and explore ways to revolutionize the software industry. This event will take place at Houston Community College South in the Willie Gay Hall at 1990 Airport Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77051, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT. 

The TX-09 Codefest will serve as a valuable precursor to the 2025 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The CAC is dedicated to encouraging young minds in the Ninth Congressional District to explore the world of STEM, develop coding skills, and discover promising careers in computer science. The CAC is set to commence in early to mid-May, with applications accepted through October 30, 2025. For more information, you can visit the Congressional App Challenge website by clicking here.

Congressman Al Green stated, “I am proud to host the TX-09 Codefest, a powerful example of how we can invest in the next generation of STEM leaders. The Congressional App Challenge competition offers students invaluable hands-on experience in coding and app development. By supporting competitions like this, we encourage STEM education and empower young people to address real challenges in their communities through innovation and critical thinking while cultivating a diverse pipeline of driven innovators.”

Click here to watch the Facebook live stream of the event.