The Jefferson Water Treatment Plant recently underwent a major overhaul costing over 35 million dollars, made possible through federal funds.. Not only was the treatment capacity upgraded to 65 million gallons of water per day, but process and electrical upgrades enhanced the reliability of the treatment process. Some of the improvements to the water plant also included the replacement of power p... Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX28) welcomed students from the United Day School in Laredo, Texas during their annual trip to Washington D.C. United Day’s field trip provides 8th grade students a hands-on learning experience in politics, government, and American history. Congressman Cuellar meets with students Ben Mora and Rachel Mora from United Day School at the base of the U.S. Capitol’s stairs... Read more »
On Thursday, May 9th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) will host a Telephone Town Hall with local residents to discuss issues related to Social Security and Medicare. The Congressman will be accompanied by Social Security Administration District Manager Sylvia Serrano. The call is open to the public in Texas’s 28th Congressional district. Media can hear the call by dialing (877) 229-8493 and enter... Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX28) addressed the members of the Bryan-College Station, Texas Chamber of Commerce during their visit to Capitol Hill. Cuellar was invited by Congressman Flores to discuss issues including fiscal responsibility, economic development and increasing the quality of our workforce. The Congressman focused on economic and trade issues related to commerce between Mexico and... Read more »
ALTON, TX —Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX28) along with firefighters and officials from the City of Alton, broke ground on a new fire station, a project made possible in part by funds through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The men and women of the Alton Fire Department perform selfless acts of courage to protect and serve our community,” Congressman Cuellar said. “These fun... Read more »
PEÑITAS, TX —Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX28) along with City of Peñitas Mayor Marcos Ochoa announced $54,000 in federal funding for the City of Peñitas from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Funds will be used to create a revolving loan fund for small business in the area. “When local communities reach out for federal assistance, we make their requests a top priority,”... Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar will be hosting a Coffee in Zapata on Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Restaurant, located at 506 N. US Highway 83. Zapata County is in Congressman Cuellar’s district and includes San Ygnacio, Lopeno, Ramireno, Falcon, Bustamante, Dolores, Chihuahua and Escobas. This coffee will give the area’s residents the opportunity to share with Congressman Cuellar issues a... Read more »
El Paso, Texas – Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Beto O’Rourke (TX-16) joined local community and business leaders to inspect obstacles impeding fluid transit and commerce over the highly trafficked Paso del Norte International Bridge. The thruway, connecting El Paso and Ciudad Juárez in Chihuahua, has suffered extended waiting times for commercial vehicles and travelers. The two Congression... Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, (TX-28), addressed the over 100 members of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. The Texas Congressman discussed with the Association's members issues related to the U.S.'s budgetary deficit and immigration reform. Congressman Cuellar applauded the role that community banks have played despite instability presented by the f... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, (TX-28), greeted King Abdullah II of Jordan and welcomed him to US Congress; during the Head of State’s visit to Washington DC, which included briefings and meetings with President Barack Obama, Vice-President Joe Biden, high ranking Cabinet officials and leaders on Capitol Hill. The Congressman and King Abdullah discussed issues related to peace in the Middle Eas... Read more »
