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| Dear Friends,
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This past week, I've been traveling our district, speaking with constituents and conducting a series of events; these included the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new overpass at US 59 and IH 35, announcing over $10 million in federal housing grants for Bexar County, securing $1.3 million in federal funding for Atascosa Health Center, and revealing the new partnership between the U.S. Army and Laredo hospitals.
My staff also participated in several events and meetings, including Neighborhood Office Hours, Small Business Administration events, ribbon-cuttings and more.
I have also included a video from the Census Bureau explaining the upcoming 2020 Census.
As always, please contact one of my offices if you need assistance with any federal agency.
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Rep. Cuellar Announces Historic Deal Between U.S. Army and Laredo Hospitals To Provide Trauma Care
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On Thursday, January 23, I announced a historic partnership between the U.S. Army, Laredo Medical Center and Doctors Hospital. I secured emergency trauma care for the people of Laredo and the surrounding areas by amending restrictive language in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. This agreement will allow about 20 medics, and a variety of other medical specialties from all three Services, the opportunity to train alongside their civilian counterparts for a two-week rotation every quarter at LMC and Doctors Hospital. The U.S. Army plans to begin training in Laredo in the summer of 2020. Pictured is Rep. Cuellar with State Representative Tracy King, Mayor Pete Saenz, Laredo Medical Center CEO Enrique Gallegos, Doctor Hospital COO’s Jorge Leal and Raymond Ramos, and doctors and staff from LMC and Doctors Hospital.
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Rep. Cuellar Announces $10 Million in Federal Funding for Housing Resources in Bexar County
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On Wednesday, January 22, I announced over $10 million in federal funding for housing resources in the San Antonio/Bexar County area. Local organizations received $9,437,007 through the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, Housing Authority of Bexar County (HABC) received $449,784 in Mainstream Vouchers and $192,149 through the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program, and lastly, San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) received $381,981 in Mainstream Vouchers and $936,002 through the FSS program. Pictured from left to right is Robert Wehrmeyer of HABC, Tammy Trevino, Executive Director of HABC, Leslie Ann Bradley, HUD Deputy Regional Administrator Region VI, Rep. Cuellar, and David Nisivoccia, CEO and President of SAHA.
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Rep. Cuellar Secures $1.3 Million in Federal Funding for Atascosa Health Center
On Wednesday, January 22, I announced $1,381,258 in federal funds for the Atascosa Health Center (AHC). These funds, awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services Health Cluster Center funding program, will help AHC provide critical health care services to communities in Atascosa, Wilson, and McMullen Counties. Pictured is Rep. Cuellar with the leadership team and members of Atascosa Health Center.
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Rep. Cuellar Secures Over $18 Million in Federal Funding for New Overpass in Laredo
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On Tuesday, January 21, I attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new overpass at US 59 and IH 35. This was a 25-month project that cost a total of $25,800,849.36, and I fought to secure 80% of that in federal funds ($18,737,640.47). This project expands mainlanes, alleviates congestion by ridding of traffic bottlenecks, and allows swifter trade between the US-Mexico border. Pictured is Rep. Cuellar, with Mayor Pete Saenz, State Representative Tracy King, State Senator Judith Zaffirini, the Honorable Tano Tijerina, David Salazar, Interim Co-City Manager Robert Eads, and members of Texas Department of Transportation.
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2019 Congressional App Challenge
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We had an amazing turnout for this year's Congressional App Challenge. With 40 students throughout the district participating, here are our first, second, and third place winners. First place went to Ian Fernandes of Wagner High School. Ian created CrowdCS, which helps users learn programming languages in a fun and competitive way. To check out his app, click here. Our second place winners are Eddieberto Puente and Isaac Ruiz of Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School. They created "The Legend of the Magic Amulet" and to learn more about their app, click here. Finally, Rusbel Flores, Jacob Garza, and Kayla Garza took third place with their app "Cropulator." To learn more about their creation, click here. Congrats to all those who competed and we look forward to next year's submissions!
Small Business Administration Meeting with Poteet City Officials and San Antonio SBA Officials
On Friday, January 17, my Outreach Coordinator for Atascosa, Bexar, McMullen and Wilson counties, Gilbert Lafuente, attended a Small Business Administration (SBA) meeting with Poteet City Officials and San Antonio SBA officials. They discussed how SBAs and city officials can hold workshops to help those in the community interested in starting their own business. Pictured from left to right is Gilbert Lafuente, Shawnee Heather, Events Coordinator for city, Anthony Ruiz, SBA District Director in San Antonio and Ruben S. Lopez, Assistant Director at UTSA.
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Atascosa County Livestock Show
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On Friday, January 17, my Outreach Coordinator for Atascosa, Bexar, McMullen and Wilson counties, Gilbert Lafuente, attended the Atascosa County Livestock Show (ACLS). Pictured is Gilbert Lafuente with the Grand Champion Steer of the ACLS, shown off by Colton Eisenhour, with family and friends. Colton is showing his champion steer at the Bexar County Livestock Show next month.
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| La Estrella Del Deporte
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On Thursday, January 16, my Outreach Coordinator for La Salle, Webb, and Zapata Counties, Orlando Ramirez, attended the La Estrella Del Deporte event held in Laredo. At the event, Orlando had the opportunity to present 9 Congressional Certificates of Academic Recognition to student athletes from Laredo for their hard work and achievements on and off the field of play. Pictured is Orlando Ramirez, other partners and sponsors of the event, and the students being recognized.
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AMLO & the 4th Transition of Mexico at One Year
My Outreach Coordinator for Starr and Hidalgo Counties, Nichole Hernandez, attended the AMLO and the 4th Transformation of Mexico at One Year and listened in on Mr. Duncan Wood’s presentation on the shifting trends in trade throughout North America. Pictured from left to right is Nichole Hernandez and Mr. Duncan Wood.
QuikTrip Travel Center Ribbon-Cutting at Windcrest, Texas
On January 15, my Outreach Coordinator for Bexar County, Nadia Islam, presented a Congressional Certificate of Recognition to QuikTrip Travel Center during their ribbon-cutting ceremony in Windcrest, Texas. Pictured is Jennifer Newman, President of Windcrest EDC, Nadia Islam, QuikTrip Division Manager Dan Belenti, and Windcrest Mayor Dan Reese
| This Week’s Grants Newsletter
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Don’t miss out on a grant opportunity! Attracting more federal funds to the district and region has been a top priority during my tenure in Congress. In an effort to better serve you, I want to provide you with information on a variety of open federal grant opportunities in each week’s newsletter. To subscribe to the weekly grants newsletter please fill out our form here.
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| What is the 2020 Census? |
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| With the 2020 Census just around the corner, it's important that everyone takes part.
This video from the U.S. Census Bureau explains why it is critical that all residents participate.
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