As a result of the efforts by Congressman Henry Cuellar, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has agreed to make improvements to increase veterans’ access to local healthcare options in South Texas.  These improvements and added services include:    Enhanced Local Services • Audiology/Hearing Aids• Dental Services• Optometry… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the veterans of South Texas will have increased local access to quality healthcare services.  As a result of Cuellar’s collaboration with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA), local veterans’ organizations and his colleagues in Washington, D.C., the VA will be offering new healthcare options to the veterans of South Texas. “As I met with… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a grant will be awarded to the Lytle Independent School District through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.”  The Lytle Independent School District (ISD) will receive $90,933.70 that will be used for internet access and telecommunications. “E-rate provides our school and… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a grant will be awarded to the McMullen Independent School District through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.”  This morning, representatives from the local office of Congressman Henry Cuellar presented the McMullen County Independent School District (MCISD) with a ceremonial… Read more »

“Before any border fence construction begins, the federal agencies must take into account input from local border communities.  I have worked to open and continue a dialogue between local communities and high-ranking officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and SBINet.  Already, we have seen increased outreach efforts by… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that Wilson County has been awarded a Disaster Relief grant in the amount of $350,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The funds will be used for street improvements and repairs. With this grant, contractors will be able to make repairs to damaged roads resulting from March 2007 flooding.  The street… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar hailed the passage of the Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, including an amendment to increase funds for the Border Environment Infrastructure Fund (BEIF).  Rep. Cuellar and the entire border delegation worked closely with Chairman Norm Dicks of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies to increase… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that two grants will be awarded to Poteet Elementary and Intermediate schools through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.”  Poteet Elementary School will receive a $6,445 grant, and Poteet Intermediate School will receive a grant for $4,003. “E-rate provides our schools and libraries… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the McAllen Housing Authority has been awarded $160,786 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The funds will be used for relocation assistance for families in Retama Apartments. “I congratulate the city of McAllen on receiving this grant.  This grant will provide critical resources to assist people with their… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the city of Stockdale has been awarded a Disaster Relief grant in the amount of $129,640 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The funds will be used for sewer facilities, street improvements, drainage improvements and park improvements. With this grant, contractors will be able to make repairs to damaged… Read more »