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 has been a prior... 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 Texas Counci... 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 efforts of th... 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 a vote of ... 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 priority of mine and I w... 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 distribute to th... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that Atascosa Health Center, Inc. has received a $337,500 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services. The grant will be used for a satellite health clinic in Wilson County. Once fully operational, the clinic will provide medical and dental care, substance abuse services, mental health services, and perinatal services. Clients will also be scre... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that Adriana D. Aguilar, a junior at United South High School, has been selected to participate in the prestigious United States House of Representatives Page Program. As a member of the Page Program, Adriana will live and study in Washington, DC for five months and provide administrative support to the House of Representatives in a var... Read more »
Laredo, TX – Rep. Henry Cuellar announced today that the City of Laredo has been awarded a $125,687 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Program. These funds, which will support equipment and technology initiatives, will be used for both the City of Laredo and the Webb County Sheriff’s Department. Specifically, the Laredo Police Department will use awarded funds for the purchase of a... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that Hidalgo Independent School District (Hidalgo ISD) has been awarded a $227,115 grant for its Readiness and Emergency Management Program. The grant, which comes from the Department of Education, will allow Hidalgo ISD to develop and improve plans that address all four phases of emergency management, including prevention-mitigation, p... Read more »
