AMIN American International Industries Inc (CE)

Brenham Oil & Gas Corp., (OTCBB:BRHM) ("Brenham"), a majority owned subsidiary of American International Industries, Inc., (OTCBB:AMIN) ("American"), today announced that it acquired a ten percent working interest in the Pierce Junction Oil & Gas Field in Houston, Texas.

Bryant Mook, Brenham's recently elected President, stated that "the Pierce Junction field is one of the oldest and most prolific fields in the Houston area. This field has been producing oil & gas since 1921 and has produced over 104 million barrels of oil since that time mostly from Miocene, Frio, and Vicksburg reservoirs."

Brenham's asset acquisition includes eight producing wells with an additional seven wells scheduled for mechanical work-over that should add more oil reserves to Brenham. Additional offsetting acreage can be developed by Brenham on a well by well basis to produce additional oil reserves from several producing horizons.

For more information regarding Brenham please visit its website: http://www.brenhamoil.com/

Brenham Oil & Gas Corp. is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition of petroleum resources. The Company's focus is on coupling United States development/production assets with international exploration in locations such as Sub-Saharan Africa. Brenham's management team includes experienced professionals from major oil and gas companies.

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CONTACT: Investor Relations:
         Rebekah Ruthstrom
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