Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today announced the awarding of two grants supporting research and engineering outreach and retention with a combined value of $1,101,950 to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU).
The first is a National Science Foundation Grant totaling $398,112 to acquire a new laser scanning confocal microscope. A confocal microscope is an essential tool… Read more »
Rep. Henry Cuellar speaks out on importance of participating in 2020 Census
Laredo's U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar spoke to constituents at the Joe A. Guerra Public Library on Tuesday about the importance of participating in the 2020 Census.
"In order to continue receiving necessary federal funds for both public and private projects, it is vital that everyone in Laredo receive and… Read more »
Restaurant owners get a lesson on how to expand their business (video in link below)
According to business owners, they have seen less people from Mexico dining in.
During a meeting with Congressman Cuellar, they discussed some of the concerns they have and say they are currently working to bring those customers back to their business.
Coming up on KGNS News at Ten, we’ll speak to… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of his support for pro-job, pro-growth policies in the U.S. House of Representatives. The award ceremony took place at the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. This past year, Congressman Cuellar was given a 93 percent rating by the U.S.… Read more »
Report: TMC failed to inform stakeholders, assess impact of relocation from Laredo to San Antonio
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The Texas Migrant Council, TMC, Board of Directors discuss TMC's funding on Saturday afternoon at the TMC corporate offices.
A monitoring review conducted by the Administration for Children and Families… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today announced the awarding of $5,796,502 in federal funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Airport Improvement Program to the Laredo International Airport. Congressman Cuellar announced $26.3 million in FAA funds last year to the Laredo International Airport to help finance the airport’s ongoing efforts to reduce noise for those living… Read more »
What's next for the old HEB and Mercy building (video in link below)
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The discussion was meant to find possible solutions to some local buildings that are no longer in use.
Several federal agencies toured the old Mercy Hospital and the downtown HEB building to give the city suggestions on how to address the old buildings.
After touring the buildings, the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that the federal government has taken another step toward giving McAllen, Texas the new courthouse facilities he has been championing for years. A key committee of the governing body on U.S. court facilities has decided to recommend that McAllen’s courthouse be considered a priority.
Today, the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Courts… Read more »
From Left to Right: United States Representative Henry Cuellar, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolf, Bexar County Director of Government Affairs Melissa Shannon, and Estell Group Counsel Penelope Farthing.
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) hosted a meeting with Bexar County Judge, Nelson Wolf, and Appropriations… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a member of the House Appropriations Committee (the committee that sets federal discretionary funding) and the Homeland Security Subcommittee spoke on the House Floor today in favor of funding to help the people of Texas and Louisiana affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) speaks… Read more »