September 6, 2014



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Dear Friend,

Please take a few minutes to read my latest updates from the 28th District of Texas. As a reminder, Congress will be back in session on Monday and I very much want to hear what your concerns are.

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Laredo Airport Unveils New Fire Station


​Rep. Cuellar joined City of Laredo officials for the unveiling of a new fire station at the Laredo International Airport on Tuesday.

I joined representatives from the City of Laredo on Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling the new $4.5 million, 15,400 square foot Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Station (RFFS) at the Laredo International Airport. The RFFS was 90 percent funded by a federal grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), while the City of Laredo funded the remaining 10 percent.

Due to the RFFS’s key location and proximity to airport runways, the station is expected to greatly reduce emergency response time and enhance safety for passengers traveling through the airport.


 Leaders take part in Promise Zones HUD workshop in Laredo


​City, county, state and federal leaders attended the Promise Zones HUD workshop I hosted at Texas A&M International University in Laredo on Wednesday.

I hosted a workshop this week with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at Texas A&M International University to discuss a revitalization plan and hopes for a Promise Zone designation for Laredo. With this designation, the area could be eligible for millions of dollars in federal grant money.



My Office Attends EnrollSA, Get Bexar Covered Coalition Meeting


​My San Antonio District Office met recently with HHS Regional Director Marjorie Petty to discuss outreach initiatives for constituents in Bexar County.

My Outreach Coordinator for Bexar County, Pete Arguello, met with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Regional Director Marjorie Petty at the EnrollSA, Get Bexar Covered coalition meeting last Thursday. They discussed upcoming outreach initiatives for this year's health insurance marketplace enrollment season.


Reaching Out to Local Veterans


​Outreach coordinator Pete Arguello visited local veterans in Converse, Texas, and explained the services my office offers.

My Outreach Coordinator for Bexar County, Pete Arguello, visited recently with local veterans at the Esplanade Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in Converse, Texas. Pete provided an overview of the services my office offers for veterans and area residents, to assist with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies.


Richard's Pharmacy in Mission is Newest COC Member

Richard's Pharmacy in Mission, Texas, received my Congressional Certificate of Recognition during a grand opening ceremony.

My Southern District Office Outreach Coordinator Nichole Hernandez gave a Congressional Certificate of Recognition to Richard's Pharmacy of Mission, Texas, as the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce welcomed them into their family recently.

Richard’s Pharmacy has served South Texas for almost ten years and provides its customers with medical equipment services and patient counseling.


Latest Tweets from TX28
Boxer "El Canelo" was also invited to the People En Español Festival in San Antonio last Sunday, where I joined Congressman Joaquin Castro, Henry Cisneros and journalist Jessie Degollado to shed light on crucial dilemmas affecting the our communities on both sides of the border.
Here I am speaking at a panel about the border crisis at the People En Español Festival in San Antonio in San Antonio on August 31.

 
I was invited to speak on trade between the U.S. and Mexico during the Border Trade Alliance Conference in Mexico City on August 28.



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LATEST NEWS

08/29/14, MSNBC VIDEO "Pressure to act on immigration ahead of midterms"

08/29/14, Fox Business VIDEO, "Executive action on immigration?"

08/29/14, Fox Business VIDEO "ISIS eyeing vulnerabilities along southern border to attack U.S.?"

08/31/14, Laredo Morning Times "Energy reform education deal signed by institutions"

08/31/14, The Hill, "What’s next for border funding?"

09/02/14, KGBT "Judicial Watch: ISIS eyeing Texas-Mexico border for attack"

09/02/14, Laredo Sun "City of Laredo Celebrates New Airport Fire Station"

09/02/14, El Periodico U.S.A. "El representante federal Cuéllar y diputados de México anuncian colaboración entre ambos países"

09/03/14, Laredo Morning Times "Fire station opens at airport"

09/03/14, El Lider Informativo "Mejoran aeropuerto con inversión de 10 mdd"

09/04/14, KGNS "Congressman Cuellar hosts Promise Zone HUD workshop in Laredo"


 
NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE HOURS

Tuesday, September 9th

Elmendorf
9:30am-10:0am

Poth City Hall
200 N. Caroll
1:00pm-2:00pm

Floresville City Hall
1120 D Street
10:30am-12:00pm
Floresville, TX

La Salle County Offices
(every other month)
Court House Square
1:00pm-2:30pm
Cotulla, TX

Encinal City Hall
107 N. Tejas
3:00pm-4:00pm
Encinal, TX

City Hall Conf. Room
2 1/2 Miles, South Farm Rd. 2360
8:00am-9:00am
La Grulla, TX

City Hall
4851 East Hwy 83
1:30pm-2:30pm
Escobares, TX

Rio Grande City, City Hall
101 Washington Street
10:00am-11:30pm
Rio Grande City, TX

Roma Community Center
502 6th Street
3:00pm-4:00pm
Roma, TX

Thursday, September 11th 


St. Hedwig City Hall
13065 FM 1346
9:00am-10:00am
St. Hedwig, TX

La Vernia City Hall
102 E. Chihuahua
1:00pm-2:00pm
La Vernia, TX

Sutherland Springs
10:30am-11:30am

El Cenizo City Hall
507 Cadena St.
9:30am-10:30am
El Cenizo, TX

Rio Bravo City Hall
1701 Centeno Ln.
11:00am-12:00pm
Rio Bravo, TX

Starr County Warehouse
Bldg. Pct. 4
FM 755 (La Gloria)
10:00am-11:00am
San Isidro, TX

Starr County Self Help Center
10 Mayorga Street
11:30am-12:30pm
Rio Grande City, TX
(La Casita)