Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Co-Chair of the Congressional Colombia Caucus, released the following statement regarding recent comments by Colombian President Gustavo Petro:
“I condemn President Petro’s recent remarks about Israel in the strongest possible terms. The President’s refusal to condemn Hamas after Saturday’s barbaric attack is shameful enough, but his… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following update on U.S. citizens in Israel amid the Israel/Hamas conflict:
“I have personally spoken with the last remaining group of Laredoans who were stuck in Israel. I am glad to say they are safe and just landed in Qatar. Since we first learned that our folks were in Israel when conflict broke out, my office and I… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following update on U.S. citizens in Israel amid the Israel/Hamas conflict:
“The State Department is continuing to chart flights out of Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel. U.S. citizens are asked to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 3 tomorrow and look for U.S. Embassy personnel who will provide further… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement on state mechanical inspections at the Colombia Solidarity Bridge:
“Beginning today through this weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will conduct mechanical inspections at the Colombia Solidarity Bridge in Laredo. I do not agree with this decision. The inspections do nothing for border… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement on constituent services for TX-28 residents in Israel:
“I have personally received several calls over the past few days regarding TX-28 residents stuck in Israel amid the ongoing war. I have personally contacted my constituents over there, as well as their friends and families, and I’m working to get… Read more »
Zapata, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $375,000 in federal funds to support border security in Zapata County. The funds, provided by Operation Stonegarden, will be used by the Zapata County Sheriff’s Office to pay overtime and acquire essential equipment, including patrol units, License Plate Recognition systems (LPRs), and advanced communication… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $4,750,000 in federal funding to combat substance abuse in Webb County. The funds, provided by three separate awards, will be used for the 406th Judicial District Adult Drug Court Program, the Webb County Court at Law II DWI Court Program, and the Webb County Court at Law II Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program.
The funding… Read more »
San Antonio, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $9,226,700 in federal funding for Barrio Comprehensive Family Health Care Center (CommuniCare). The funds will enhance the clinic’s capabilities to provide accessible healthcare for over 13,000 patients in San Antonio.
Specifically, the funding was provided by three separate awards: $7,813,926 from the… Read more »
San Antonio, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) delivered a keynote address and received the 2023 Retiree Hero award at the San Antonio Central Labor Council’s Labor Day Breakfast. The annual event celebrates the labor movement and San Antonio working families.
During the breakfast, Dr. Cuellar was awarded the 2023 Retiree Hero award by the Alliance for Retired Americans… Read more »
Laredo, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $4,305,000 in federal funds to support border security in Webb County. The funds, provided by Operation Stonegarden, will be used for:
Overtime hours/applicable fringe benefits for border security for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, Laredo Police Department, Offices of the Precincts 1 – 4 Constables, and… Read more »
