This afternoon, the North American Development Bank and Border Environment Cooperation Commission Board of Directors certified that $19 million will be awarded to improve wastewater collection in the City of Pharr. The funds were received from the Bank’s Border Environment Infrastructure Fund (BEIF), which provides grants to make water and wastewater projects in the border region… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the planned Anzalduas Bridge has received $7,478,000 from the General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA was able to secure the final portion of the $25,200,000 needed to complete funding for the Border Inspection Facilities at the Anzalduas Bridge.
“Our border cities have seen a significant increase of international crossings and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that ACCION Texas has been awarded $720,000 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). ACCION is a statewide non-profit organization aimed at helping small businesses that have difficulty getting loans from banks.
“These funds will help potential Laredo and Webb County business owners obtain the resources needed to start their… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, along with Congressman Ric Keller (FL-08), introduced the One-Stop Student Financial Aid Information Act of 2007. The bill aims to ensure that students with an interest in postsecondary education have the best access to information about different forms of financial aid offered by the federal government.
“I believe that students should be aware of the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) approved a project to build a new post office in the City of Floresville.
“I am glad to see this project moving forward,” said Congressman Cuellar. “After many meetings and communication with the people of Floresville, a new Post Office will serve this city in the near future.”
Mayor Daniel Tejada said,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar introduced the Teachers of English Language Learners (TELL) Act. The act helps teachers become certified in Teaching English as a Second Language by providing tax deductions for eligible expenses. The TELL act also aims to recruit highly qualified teachers to eligible high-need schools with significant English Language Learners (ELL) rates by providing… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Laredo Fire Department will receive a $1,552,500 grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The funds are allocated from the Department’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program.
“As Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness & Response, I’m… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley has been awarded $247,500 from Housing and Urban Development. The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is the fourth largest in Texas, and includes Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties. The grant is approved as an Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Special Project, a program under HUD.
“This… Read more »
On Wednesday, February 28, Congressman Henry Cuellar welcomed Eddie Aldrete, Senior Vice President for the International Bank of Commerce, to Washington DC and congratulated him on his joining the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Board of Directors.
“Eddie Aldrete has proven to be a dedicated community leader,” said Congressman Cuellar. “I nominated him because I know he will… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar celebrated the arrival of a new federally funded fire engine for the Cibolo Volunteer Fire Department. Funds for the purchase of this new fire truck were secured in August of 2005 under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is a program of the… Read more »
