Donald Trump sees himself as a martyr to the truth. All he did was point out that among the foreigners who have come to this country are some who do not scrupulously abide by all our criminal laws—only to be pilloried for his honesty.  "When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best," he said when he announced his presidential campaign. "They're bringing drugs.… Read more »

La cultura del trabajo duro, en equipo y el esfuerzo de los tamaulipecos es reconocido por el Gobierno de los Estados Unido, así lo menciona el Congresista de origen mexicano Henry Cuellar, quien en su reciente visita por Reynosa, señaló lo valioso que es la frontera para el crecimiento económico norteamericano . Henry Cuellar, es cofundador de la bancada texana de gas y petróleo, por… Read more »

Luego de que el congresista federal por el distrito 28, Henry Cuéllar, hiciera el anuncio el pasado mes de abril de que la región fronteriza recibiría fondos federales por los gastos hechos durante la llamada crisis humanitaria que atrajo a miles de migrantes indocumentados al sur de Texas, en especial por la zona de McAllen, el alcalde de dicha ciudad Jim Darling, comentó que el estado… Read more »

A group of nine students will be traveling to Baku, Azerbaijan today to participate in a two-week program that brings together academicians and policy makers to examine and gain a better understanding of global energy and environment issues. The Baku Summer Energy School, which is sponsored by Exxon Mobil, will be held from July 7 to July 15.   The school is an annual… Read more »

Un grupo de nueve estudiantes estará viajando a Bakú, Azerbaiyán el día hoy para participar en un programa de dos semanas que reúne a académicos y responsables de políticas públicas para examinar y obtener un mejor entendimiento acerca de energía global y temas de medio ambiente. La escuela de verano Baku Summer Energy School, la cual es patrocinada por Exxon Mobil, se llevará a cabo del… Read more »

U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar spoke last Wednesday at a ceremony to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Activo Integral Burgos at the Centro Cultural in Reynosa. Here are his prepared remarks in English: Thank you for having me. And thank you to PEMEX for hosting, and particularly to Mr. Julian de la Garza, Deputy Liaison for Sustainability, for organizing this event and inviting me… Read more »

The city’s attempt to be reimbursed for its immigration relief effort has hit a snag. In April, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar announced McAllen was eligible to apply for federal dollars to reimburse the more than $300,000 it has spent assisting Sacred Heart Church volunteers. Cuellar’s announcement came 10 months after McAllen started using city funds to provide services, such as portable… Read more »

The state will not allocate money to McAllen despite promises to reimburse the city for their involvement in providing humanitarian relief during the immigration crisis, officials said. Immigrants crossing the Texas-Mexico border shifted heavily into the Rio Grande Valley in 2014 with the number of unaccompanied minors also soaring. The City of McAllen quickly responded by providing… Read more »

While many are traveling to spend time with family or are preparing for July Fourth festivities, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security are encouraging law enforcement "to be vigilant and prepared" for any possible terror attacks this Independence Day.   "There is no direct information that (terrorists) are going to do something. Is there a possibility? Yes. Whether it’s a… Read more »

Depending on the student population, Wernecke Elementary’s two counselors each take on about 400 kids in a school year. Other elementary campuses in the Sharyland Independent School District only have one counselor, also depending on the student population. But starting in August, the elementaries will have extra sets of eyes and ears on staff. In May, Congressman Henry Cuellar,… Read more »