Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, made a stop in Zapata County for his “Thank You Tour” following the 2020 election.
On Nov. 12, Cuellar spoke with community leaders about concerns at the border, funding for first responders, and issues the community is facing due to COVID-19.
Following that discussion, Cuellar presented three Congressional Certificates of Recognition to Commissioner… Read more »
MISSION, Texas – U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has praised the work of the North American Development Bank.
At a virtual board meeting of the bank, Cuellar said: “You have been changing lives on the U.S. side and on the Mexican side. That is why I am so supportive of NADBank, because of all the work you have been doing.”
Cuellar made his remarks from Mission, Texas, while the bank was… Read more »
As Joe Biden prepares to take office, activists say the president-elect must not only take meaningful action to stabilize the US-Mexico border, but also reckon with his own history of militarizing the border landscape and communities.
Biden has promised to end many of the Trump administration’s border policies, but has yet to unveil the kind of bold immigration plan that would… Read more »
SAN ANTONIO - Covid-19 has delivered a blow to many industries. The entertainment, restaurant and hospitality sectors have taken a dive for the worst.
Including Texas, the nation's top producer of crude oil and natural gas, is tipping the scales - in the wrong direction.
"The oil and gas industry has a big impact on the budget for the state of Texas," says Rep. Henry Cuellar. "They have… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar visited Starr County on Thursday for a roundtable discussion addressing changes for the upcoming year.
Cuellar started the roundtable discussion addressing changes in policies once President-Elect Joe Biden takes office in January. The policies were in regards to border wall fencing, immigration and financial support for cities still suffering cities. Another… Read more »
On Thursday, Nov. 5, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) stopped by the City of Pleasanton as part of his “Thank You” tour following his win in the Nov. 3 General Election. During his visit, Cuellar met with Pleasanton Mayor Travis Hall, City Manager Johnny Huizar, City Secretary Andres Aguirre, the Pleasanton Police Department, councilmembers and residents to discuss needs, benefits of… Read more »
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will be able to provide more help to victims of sexual assault on campus while increasing the number of certified nurses trained to deal with these survivors in the Valley.
Last week, university officials accepted a $499,948 check for the Office for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention from the Department of Justice.
UTRGV spokeswoman… Read more »
The restriction of non-essential travel at the U.S.-Mexico border will remain in place for another month, according to a Monday morning tweet from Chad Wolf, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
Laredo officials on Friday said they expected bridges would open to Mexican tourists again this week after seven months of the government barring their travel… Read more »
MCALLEN, Texas – McAllen Mayor Jim Darling is not optimistic that the federal government will reopen land ports of entry to Mexican tourists and shoppers this month.
With the holiday season just around the corner, the owners of shopping malls, restaurants and hotels along the border are hoping that a ban imposed on “non-essential” travel that is slated to run out on Oct. 20 is not… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $259,710 in federal funds Tuesday morning to the agency Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN) to support runaway and youth homelessness.
The funds are intended to be used for two programs aimed at helping youth who faced issues of living on the streets that will be extended for three years. The congressman laid out how much each program will need… Read more »
