A boy runs to watch participants in the annual San Antonio River Foundation Mission Reach Flotilla Festival in April 2019. Credit: Bonnie Arbittier / Rivard Report Seven years after work on the Mission Reach project ended, Bexar County is set to receive its final reimbursement from the federal government. The U.S. Army Corps of… Read more »

Lawmaker balks at annual cost to operate border surveillance blimps dubbed ‘eyes in the sky’ By: Sandra Sanchez Posted: Feb 10, 2020 / 05:24 PM GMT-0600 / Updated: Feb 12, 2020 / 10:48 AM GMT-0600 EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to clarify that there are two types of aerostat systems: the larger more permanent Tethered Aerostat Radar System… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar voted in favor of H. Res. 826, a resolution expressing disapproval of the Administration's harmful actions toward Medicaid.  Last week, the Administration unveiled its illegal Medicaid block grant plan, inviting states to cap and cut Medicaid.  The plan would essentially allow states to receive a waiver to block grant their Medicaid… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted against H.R. 2474, the “Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act”. The PRO Act provides a one-size fits all approach that will stifle innovation, take power from workers to union bosses, and further inserts the federal government into the private sector.  “Throughout my entire career, I have been a champion for the working… Read more »

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (Border Report) — A South Texas congressman has proposed starting a federally funded trust to help border communities upgrade and fix existing land ports, and it’s an idea that is going over well with bridge owners and municipalities in South Texas. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, told Border Report on Thursday that he’s working with congressional leaders to gain… Read more »

Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) hosted Rio Grande City High School student, Alex Rodriguez, to the State of the Union Address. Rodriguez is a senior, who plans on pursuing a career with the United States Border Patrol. The Congressman has selected Rodriguez to be his guest, to honor him for all his hard work, commitment and dedication in wanting to serve our country.… Read more »

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (CBS 4) — President Donald Trump will deliver his annual State of the Union address Tuesday on Capitol Hill and one local teenager will be front and center to see history for himself. It's the chance of a lifetime for 18-year-old Alex Rodriguez, a senior at Rio Grande City High School, who was selected by U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar as his guest for the… Read more »

Laredo, TX—Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) announced over $51.9 million in future funding for the Chacon Creek Restoration Project. The project will focus on flood management, ecosystem restoration and recreational amenities for Chacon Creek. Congressman Cuellar was able to deliver $3.3 million directly to the Chacon Creek Hike and Bike Trail project.   “Green spaces like Chacon Creek… Read more »

HIDALGO COUNTY, Texas (CBS 4) — Congressman Henry Cuellar announced Friday over $149,000 in Department of Housing and Urban Development Funding for housing resources is coming to Hidalgo County and the City of Mission. Cuellar said that through the Family Self-Sufficiency program, the Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo will receive $95,306 and the Mission Housing Authority… Read more »

Rio Grande City, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) invited Rio Grande City High School student, Alex Rodriguez, to the State of the Union Address on February 4. Rodriguez is a senior, who plans on pursuing a career with the United States Border Patrol. The Congressman has selected Rodriguez to be his guest, to honor him for all his hard work, commitment and dedication in wanting to… Read more »