Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted for H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA), and applauded it passing the House of Representatives.  The bill authorizes approximately $14 billion for water resources studies and construction projects and includes several provisions by Congressman Cuellar to initiate water in Texas’ 28th District.  In Dilley, a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar introduced the Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2007 to expand the availability of anesthesiology care in medically-underserved rural areas.  Joined by Congressman Todd Akin, Congressman Cuellar introduced the Cuellar-Akin Rural Anesthesiology Bill that will allow rural hospitals to use Medicare Part A funds on a “pass-through” basis to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar hosted a video and teleconference focused on the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act. A representative from the Department of Education and Congressman Cuellar participated, as well as superintendents and educators from Texas’ 28th district. “It is very important to me to hear the concerns and opinions of teachers and education professionals… Read more »

Today, Congressman Cuellar announced that the City of Encinal received two grants of $10,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts.  The first grant was awarded to the Economic Development Council and the second was awarded to Hecho Encinal, a non-profit organization. “The arts are an important part of the education and upbringing of our youth.  I am happy to see the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar met with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT) district engineer Mario Jorge and other county and city officials to discuss upcoming projects that will affect Starr County. Among the numerous issues discussed were the implementation of new traffic lights along U.S. Highway 83, improvements to FM 755 and the refurbishing of rest areas. “These… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley has been awarded $247,500 from Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is the fourth largest in Texas, servicing Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties. The grant is approved as an Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Special Project, a program under… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar met with Texas Department of Transportation district engineer Mario Jorge and other county and city officials to discuss upcoming projects that will soon affect Starr County. Among the numerous issues discussed was the implementation of new traffic lights and the projected improvements on US HWY 83. “These projects are a fine example of our communities… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) approved a project to build a new post office in the City of Schertz. “I am pleased to see this project moving forward,” said Congressman Cuellar. “After many meetings and communication with the people of Schertz, a new Post Office will serve this city in the near future. I have worked closely with Schertz… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced the awarding of a $5,500 grant to benefit the Zapata County Sheriff’s Department.  Funded by the Department of Homeland Security’s Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP), the money will be used to purchase an Optim Freedomview Fiber Optic Scope Kit. The Optim Freedomview Fiber Optic Scope Kit will be used for search and… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced the awarding of a $13,834 grant to benefit Mission’s Police Department.  Funded by the Department of Homeland Security’s Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP), the money will be used to purchase Stedi-Eye Gyro Stabilized Binoculars. Stedi-Eye Binoculars will enhance the Police Department’s patrol capabilities in the… Read more »