Texas A&M International University officials expressed gratitude and excitement for being awarded a $500,000 earmark from the federal government through the work of Congressman Henry Cuellar. TAMIU, in cooperation with the Texas Engineering Experiment Station, proposed an Energy-Efficient Green Campus Research Initiative at Texas A&M International University comprised of three… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced news of $ 5.2 million made available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The funding will be used to control outbreaks of cattle fever ticks occurring outside a permanent quarantine zone between Texas and Mexico.
An increased number of outbreaks within the permanent quarantined zone… Read more »
Washington – The National Journal’s 2007 congressional vote ratings place Congressman Henry Cuellar as the second-most-centrist Congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives. Reporters and editors from the non-partisan magazine, including CNN political analyst William Schneider, based ratings on key votes relating to economic, social, or foreign policy issues, gauging their votes from… Read more »
Cibolo student, Jonathan E. Garcia, has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Jonathan, a graduate of Byron Steele High School, received a nomination from Congressman Henry Cuellar to enter the Academy.
Congressman Cuellar says Jonathan was an obvious choice for his nomination. “Jonathan is a bright student who I was pleased to nominate,” said Congressman… Read more »
Last night, Congressman Henry Cuellar was named as the 2008 Distinguished Community Health Superhero by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). The award is presented to deserving individuals who demonstrate extraordinary efforts to preserve, strengthen and expand access to America’s Health Centers, providers of high-quality health care for America’s medically… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Cuellar joined a majority in the House of Representatives in support of a new fiscally responsible budget plan that will strengthen the economy and make America safer. The budget for Fiscal Year 2009 was approved by a vote of 212-207.
The budget resolution complies with the House pay-as-you-go rule that requires all mandatory spending and revenue… Read more »
La Vernia student, Brianna LeFrere has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Brianna, a senior at La Vernia High School, received a nomination from Congressman Henry Cuellar to enter the Academy.
Congressman Cuellar says Briana was an obvious choice for his nomination. “Briana is a bright student who I was pleased to nominate,” said Congressman Cuellar. … Read more »
Rio Bravo Volunteer Fire Department officials expressed gratitude and excitement for being awarded a $190,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The funds will be used for the purchase of a new, fully-equipped fire truck. The grant announcement was made today by Congressman Henry Cuellar.
“We are extremely grateful for this grant, and we have been counting on this fire… Read more »
San Antonio, TX – The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) today held its fifth Freddie Mac’s CreditSmartÒ financial literacy workshop at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Business Center for Student Professional Development. Over ninety students attended this afternoon’s workshop which aims to provide students with information on how to make wise… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $150,000 for Jim Hogg County to use as start-up money for recreational programs and a recreational facility. Additional funds are also available for county officials through grant opportunities from the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA).
“Recreational programs with a facility where children can be safe after school and on… Read more »
