Congressman Henry Cuellar announced today that the La Gloria Development Corporation has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The awarded funds, which came from HUD’s Rural Housing and Economic Development Program (RHED), will allow the corporation to purchase 10 lots and subsequently give low-income residents the opportunity of… Read more »

Lytle Volunteer Fire Department officials expressed gratitude and were excited to receive word that their department has been awarded a $294,914 grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The money will be used for the purchase of a new fire truck that will come fully equipped with ladders, hoses, nozzles, and pike poles. The grant announcement was made today by Congressman Henry… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the La Joya Municipal Library has been awarded a $22,814.89 grant through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.”  The grant will be used for the maintenance of internal connections. “Providing our youth with easy access to a quality education has been a priority of mine and I will… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Richard Milburn Academy has been awarded a $31,539.37 grant through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.”  The grant will be used for internet access and telecommunications services. “Providing our youth with easy access to a quality education has been a priority of mine and… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District has been awarded a $70,336.44 grant through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.”  The grant will be used for internet access and telecommunications services. “Providing our youth with easy access to a quality education… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse has been awarded a $2.5 million grant to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS transmission among substance abusers in Starr and Webb Counties. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA). The South… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar today announced that the St. Hedwig Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a $118,750 grant from the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The grant is part of the Vehicle Acquisition Program Area and the awarded funds will be used for the purchase of a brush truck, which will aid in grass fires. “I applaud the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted on the final passage of the Conference Report accompanying H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007. The bill reduces the interest rates students pay on loans and authorizes a $20 billion investment, which will be cut from lender subsidies and used to fund aid to college students. The conference report, which passed the House by… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Jourdanton Independent School District has been awarded a $43,779.73 grant through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.”  The grant will be used for telecommunications services and internet access. “Providing our youth with easy access to a quality education has been a… Read more »

Rep. Henry Cuellar announced today that both the Seguin Police Department as well as the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Department have received funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program made possible by the Department of Justice. The City of Seguin will receive $10,247 to distribute to the Police Department and Guadalupe County will receive $10,397 to… Read more »