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Dear Friends,
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Early this week, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Secretary Chad Wolf announced that DHS will extend the limitation of non-essential travel at land ports of entry on the U.S.-Mexico border through November 21st.
Though I would have preferred that DHS partially ease the restrictions on non-essential travel on October 21st, I am grateful to see that for the first time, “DHS is now working closely with Mexico and Canada to identify safe criteria to ease the restrictions in the future and support our border communities.” I am hopeful that DHS will continue to engage with us so we can develop a community-backed strategy that focuses on our shared interest in protecting the health of the individual and the health of the border economy.
Throughout the week, I traveled to various parts of the District. I held a press conference discussing the partial reopening of the border, a grant announcement totaling more than $2.3 million in federal funds for Floresville, and an open discussion over the proposed construction site for the ineffective border wall in San Ygnacio. Councilwoman Marissa Ximenez and I visited small businesses throughout downtown Floresville and had great conversations with local public works employees.
My staff in the District continues to attend various events throughout our nine counties.
As always, if you need help with a federal agency, please contact one of my offices:
- Laredo: (956) 725-0639
- Mission: (956) 424-3942
- Rio Grande City: (956) 487-5603
- San Antonio: (210) 271-2851
Stay safe. Stay strong. And please don't forget to wear a mask. |
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| Rep. Cuellar Visits San Ygnacio Historical Site |
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This past weekend, I visited the historic District of San Ygnacio, TX. While I was there, I met with residents who lived on the border and listened to their concerns regarding the potential construction of the proposed border wall site. During our discussions, I talked about the language I wrote to protect historic districts like San Ygnacio from the threat of construction of this ineffective border wall.
For a link to the press release covering the language I wrote, click here.
Pictured is Rep. Cuellar
Rep. Cuellar Delivers Federal Dollars to Floresville
On Thursday, October 15th, I was in Floresville to announce a federal grant and a federal loan, totaling more than $2.3 million for services in the area. These Funds will go towards the Atascosa Health Center's new medical clinic in Floresville, the City of Floresville, and the Floresville Police Department.
To watch the grant announcement, click here.
Rep. Cuellar Hosts Starr County Mayor Roundtable
On Tuesday, October 13th, I held a press conference with local leaders in Starr County to discuss reopening the border to 'non-essential' travel and the water debt to be paid by Mexico by October 24th. Before the press conference, the local officials and I had a closed-door meeting with local CBP discussing how to reopen the border.
For a link to the press conference, click here.
Pictured is President of Starr County Industrial Foundation Rose Benavidez and Rep. Cuellar
Food Bank Distribution in Poteet
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On Saturday, October 17th, my Outreach Coordinator for Bexar, Wilson, and Atascosa Counties, Kendall Hayes, attended the San Antonio Food Bank Distribution in Poteet. The event was on the Strawberry Festival Grounds, where she helped serve about 370 households.
Pictured is SA Food Bank Site Coordinator Lucy Ortega and Outreach Coordinator Kendall Hayes
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Certificate Presentation to Converse IDEA
On Friday, October 16th, my Outreach Coordinator for Atascosa, Bexar, and Wilson counties, Gilbert LaFuente, presented a certificate for the Converse IDEA for their school opening. The certificate was presented to Ms. Jimsi Kuborn, the Executive Director of the Converse Economic Development Corporation.
Pictured is Executive Director Jimsi Kuborn, and Outreach Coordinator Gilbert LaFuente
Intern Spotlight: Mauricio Madrazo
On this week’s intern spotlight, meet Mauricio Madrazo. He is currently going to United High School and interning in the Laredo office. Mauricio is helping with outreach for the Congressional App Challenge and attending food banks with the Laredo staff. Mauricio applied for this internship to gain knowledge about the legislative branch. After his internship, Mauricio plans on pursuing a double major in Political Science and a language degree in either Mandarin or Russian. He likes to cook, play the cello, and chess in his free time. Thank you, Mauricio, for all that you do for TX-28!
Small Business Administration: Recovery Essentials
Our small businesses are the foundation of our economy. However, they are still suffering from this pandemic. To support small businesses during these difficult times, the Small Business Administration (SBA) provides them grant funding and resources, such as best practices to reopen safely.
For more information, click here.
Application Deadline for Service Academy Nominations: November 6
Each year I have the privilege of nominating young men and women for admission to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at King's Point. This year's deadline is November 6th, 2020. For more information and to access a downloadable packet, click here.
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| This Week's Grant 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. 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 see a previous edition, click here. If you'd like to subscribe to the weekly grants newsletter, please fill out our google doc form.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: I Think or Know I had COVID-19, and I had Symptoms. When Can I Be With Others?
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Once you have shown COVID-19 symptoms, when are you be able to get out of quarantine and be around others again? In this week’s video, the CDC explains when and how to be out in public after having COVID-19.
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10/19, Laredo Morning Times: Despite Laredo officials’ optimism, travel restrictions extended for another month
10/16, Rio Grande Guardian: Darling doubts border bridges will be reopened this month
10/16, Rio Grande Guardian: ‘This Is a War’: Cross-Border Fight Over Water Erupts in Mexico
10/15, The Eagle: PRICE Act introduced to aid cattle producers
10/14. The Monitor: Hope held for ‘partial lift’ of border travel restrictions for the holidays
10/14, Laredo Morning Times: Cuellar announces more than $250K in federal funds for SCAN
10/13, KRGV: Starr County leaders discuss cross-border travel restrictions
10/13, WOAI: Plan Would Reopen Texas-Mexico Border To Non-Essential Travel
10/11, The Monitor: Time to increase access on international bridges
10/9, Rio Grande Guardian: Cuellar: Border bridges could be reopened on Oct. 21
10/9, Laredo Morning Times: TAMIU’s 50th anniversary: The third decade
10/5, KGNS: Congressman Cuellar addresses next stimulus package
10/5, Laredo Morning Times: Fight for opening international bridges continues, residents express concerns
10/2, Texas Monthly: A Water Treaty Has Aided Mexican and U.S. Farmers for Decades. This Year, It’s Wreaking Havoc.
10/2, San Antonio Business Journal: Four Bexar County ISDs receive more than $30M in federal funds
10/1, Mission Progress Times: $37M in federal funds announced for La Joya, Mission and Sharyland school districts
9/30, KGNS: Local airport moves forward with terminal improvement plan
9/29, The Texas Tribune: As Texas reopens, border leaders say restrictions at international bridges should be lifted
9/27, Laredo Morning Times: Census extension crucial for Webb County
9/27, Laredo Morning Times: Virtual walk raises awareness for Alzheimer’s
9/26, Laredo Morning Times: LPD receives $59K in federal funding
9/25, Texas Border Business: Rep. Cuellar's Statement on House Victory in D.C. Court of Appeals in Border Wall Case
9/24, Texas Insider: “Powering Your Community – Eagle Ford & Laredo”
9/24, Laredo Morning Times: TAMIU to receive nearly $500K in funding for study on guns and gang violence
9/19, The Monitor: McAllen keeps conservative budget as international travel restrictions extended
9/18, The Monitor: Mission receives $3 million from federal government
9/18, Texas Public Radio: U.S. Downgrades Advisory Against Travel To Mexico, But Border Restrictions Remain For Now
9/16, KVEO: RGV could suffer if undocumented immigrants aren’t counted in the 2020 Census
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