Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) attended the grand opening of a new 14,000-square-foot facility for Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN), a Laredo social services organization that helps those in need, including by treating those with drug problems. The new facility will consolidate under one roof the organization’s employees, who have until now been spread out over… Read more »

Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) addressed his transportation priorities in the just-released draft of the long-term Surface Transportation Reauthorization & Reform Act of 2015. The bill offers a long-term extension of highway and transit funding authority through the Highway Trust Fund. The fund needs to be reauthorized by Congress by October 29.   The bill makes the… Read more »

Trip by Cotton put at $36,000 WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton's recent trip to Israel with his wife was the third most expensive privately financed trip a member of Congress has taken in the past 15 years, according to Legistorm. The political news service reported that the $36,000 week-long trip sponsored by the American Israel Education Foundation, the charity arm of pro-Israel… Read more »

VISTA celebrates 50 years of service Volunteers in Service to America, dedicated to ending poverty in America and South Texas, celebrated 50 years of service Thursday at Texas A&M International University. “VISTA and AmeriCorps provide a great service to meet the unique needs of Webb County,” said U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, who spoke at the “VISTA 50” event. “I am grateful for… Read more »

Congress members debate issues of homeland security Five congressmen gathered at Texas Tribune Festival Saturday afternoon to discuss their stances on issues of homeland security and the status of the southern border. U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar, John Ratcliffe, Joaquin Castro, Blake Farenthold and Beto O’Rourke used their platforms to discuss their opinions on sanctuary cities,… Read more »

Taylor, others from S.A. appear at Austin political festival Mayor among those speaking in Austin Mayor Ivy Taylor spoke at the annual Texas Tribune Festival. AUSTIN — Mayor Ivy Taylor said she faces a significant challenge in keeping San Antonio from dividing into two communities: one with means and one without. She made that comment during a panel discussion before a politically… Read more »

Less crime on Texas border than in D.C.   U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has… Read more »

ALEX CROWN The industry won a major victory when a bill by Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, to end the ban passed 261-159, with 26 Democrats joining 235 Republicans in favor. On Wednesday, President Obama’s administration issued a veto threat, so two-thirds of the House and the Senate must back the legislation to override the president. ADVERTISEMENT “This is a vote to level the playing field… Read more »

Henry Cuellar speaks on upcoming Democratic debate LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - In just a few hours, Democratic candidates will come together for their first debate. Here at home, Congressman Henry Cuellar says he is particularly interested in one candidate who has visited the Gateway City in the past. Cuellar says with many topics up for discussion, he is hoping all the… Read more »

Congressman French Hill visits border LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - We know border security is big issue in the presidential election and for U.S. lawmakers right now. In fact one congressman visited Laredo to address it on Tuesday. Republican Congressmen French Hill of Arkansas actually came to Laredo with Congressman Henry Cuellar to view the border. He shares with us his… Read more »