Posted on Monday, September 14th, 2015
McALLEN, Texas – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), along with Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX-15), Rep. Filemon Vela (D-TX-34) and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott met with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald to discuss issues relating to veteran health care in the Rio Grande Valley. Sec.… Read more »
Posted: Sunday, September 13, 2015 8:38 pm
ANDREA PEREZ AND DANIEL A. FLORES | STAFF WRITERS
by Andrea Perez and Daniel A. Flores
A roundtable discussion Monday with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald and Texas state leaders aims to discuss the future of the medical school at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the… Read more »
Gov. Abbott to join Cornyn, VA secretary in Valley tour
Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to join U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald during a tour of the Rio Grande Valley on Monday, the senator's office announced in a news release Friday.
The congressional delegation to the Valley -- U.S. reps Ruben Hinojosa, D-McAllen; Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville; and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) attended a dedication ceremony with officials from the United States Postal Service, local veterans groups and members in the community to officially rename the Floresville Post Office as the “Floresville Veterans Post Office Building,” in honor of the sacrifices made by veterans everywhere.
In June of this year, Congressman Cuellar announced… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today awarded Sergeant Valentin Moreno, a veteran with the United States Army, with the Purple Heart Award.
The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the armed forces of the United States who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy. It was established by General George Washington in 1782.
For injuries received on August 19, 1969… Read more »
The VA Texas Valley Costal Bend Health Care System and Congressman Henry Cuellar announced the expansion of health care services for Laredo area veterans.
The expansion consist of a partnership with doctors hospital of Laredo, meaning veterans may not have to travel out of town for hospitalservices.
"This partnership will allow them to get closer to where they live. So they… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today issued the following statement on passage of the Veterans’ Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act of 2015 in the House of Representatives. The legislation would increase the amounts paid to veterans for disability compensation and to their survivors for dependency and indemnity compensation by the same Cost-of-Living… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today announced the successful passage of House Resolution 891, a bill he authored to rename the post office in Floresville as the “Floresville Veterans Post Office Building.”
Speaking today on the House Floor, Congressman Cuellar stressed the importance to rename this post office in honor of all veterans, both living and deceased.
The post office,… Read more »
In commemoration of Memorial Day, six brothers from Zapata were honored for their heroic efforts during World War II by Congressman Henry Cuellar as well as county and state officials at a community-wide event held outside the Zapata County Courthouse on Monday morning.
In March, Cuellar recognized brothers Teodoro, Leopoldo, Antonio, Anselmo, Filiberto Jr. and Jose Manuel Treviño with a… Read more »
This Memorial Day, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) honored six heroes from Zapata who served honorably in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.
In March, Congressman Cuellar recognized brothers Teodoro, Leopoldo, Antonio, Anselmo, Filiberto, Jr. and Jose Manuel Treviño with a speech on floor the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. Congressman… Read more »
