Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $1,000,000 in community project funding for the renovation of the Zapata County 4-H Rodeo Arena.
“The Zapata County 4-H rodeo arena is a pillar of the Zapata County community. I secured this federal funding to ensure our students, our young farmers and ranchers, and our community have a reliable facility to enjoy livestock-related… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined the United States Postal Service and Gold Star families for the dedication of the Del Mar Post Office in honor of three local fallen heroes - Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez, and Sergeant Roberto Arizola, Jr.
“Today, we are officially renaming the Del Mar Post Office in honor of three South… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) honored music legend Juan Jose “Johnny” Canales at a ceremony in Laredo, Texas.
“Johnny Canales, a beloved television host and pioneer of Tejano music, was a cultural icon whose influence on the Latino community, particularly in South Texas, is uncontested,” said Dr. Cuellar. “Johnny's contributions to the music industry will forever be… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) helped dedicate the new McMullen County Veterans Memorial.
“I am honored to help dedicate this memorial to our veterans. This monument stands as a testament to the veteran community of McMullen. I would like to thank the 39 veterans in McMullen County for their service to our country – as a nation we are eternally indebted to those who… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $9,436,120 in federal dollars for the Union Water Supply Corporation (UWSC) to increase drought resiliency in Starr County.
This project was made possible by funding from the Bureau of Land Reclamation’s WaterSMART Drought Response Program.
“I am pleased to announce federal dollars for the Union Water Supply Corporation… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will soon establish a Laredo Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Field Office at the World Trade Bridge (WTB) port of entry, in Laredo, Texas. Rep. Cuellar secured funding for this office through his support of CBP’s port of entry operations including robust staffing for… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), made the following statement after voting to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2024:
“Water is life, that is why today, I voted to pass critical legislation that prioritizes improving water infrastructure across South Texas. I was pleased to have secured language in the Water Resources Development Act for essential projects… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced the authorization of a Flood Risk Management Study in Guadalupe County for the Santa Clara Creek Watershed.
Congressman Cuellar secured language authorizing the project in this year’s Water Resources Development Act. This language will authorize a flood risk management feasibility study between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $784,194 in federal grant funding for 100 Black Men of San Antonio, Inc. to create a job skills reentry program for at-risk youth.
The Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program Grant, administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) of the Department of Justice (DOJ), will be used for – Project… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced the authorization of two projects: Lake Casa Blanca Dredging Project and the Webb County Colonias Water Infrastructure Project.
Congressman Cuellar secured language authorizing the projects in this year’s Water Resources Development Act. The language allows for Lake Casa Blanca to receive federal funding to dredge Lake Casa… Read more »
