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KGNS: Community Health Center receives over a million dollars in federal funds

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Community Health Center receives over a million dollars in federal funds Posted: Thu 9:52 AM, Apr 09, 2020 LAREDO, TX (KGNS) - A local health center has received over a million dollars of additional funds to help combat the coronavirus in our area. On Thursday, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $1,253,360 in federal funding to support Gateway Community Health Center’s efforts on fighting COVID-1... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces $93,287,276 in Federal Funding for San Antonio’s Public Transportation Systems

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San Antonio, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $93,287,276 in federal funding for the public transportation systems in San Antonio. These funds awarded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), will be used to cover costs necessary to operate, maintain, and manage a public transit system during the COVID-19 pandemic. “There are many Americans who depend on public transit as ... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces $9,988,345 in Federal Funding for Laredo’s Public Transportation Systems

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Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $9,988,345 in federal funding for public transportation systems in Laredo. These funds awarded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), will be used to cover costs necessary to operate, maintain, and manage a public transit system during the COVID-19 pandemic. “There are many Americans who depend on public transit as their primary m... Read more »

SA CURRENT: San Antonio Wins $93 Million in Federal Funds to Sustain Public Transit Through Coronavirus Crisis

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San Antonio Wins $93 Million in Federal Funds to Sustain Public Transit Through Coronavirus Crisis San Antonio has landed $93.3 million in federal funding to keep public transportation running during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds come through a $25 billion package approved for the Federal Transit Administration to aid cities' transit systems during the crisis. No local matching funds are requir... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $7.36 Million in Federal Funds for Housing Initiatives in Mission and Hidalgo County

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Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $7,361,923 in federal funds for housing initiatives in Mission and Hidalgo County. These funds, awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s two grant programs, will support access to safe and affordable housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Many people in our community are struggling to keep up with the cost of housing d... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $14 Million in Federal Funds for Housing Initiatives in San Antonio and Bexar County

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Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $14,011,858 in federal funds for housing initiatives in San Antonio and Bexar County. These funds, awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s three grant programs, will support access to safe and affordable housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Many people in our community are struggling to keep up with the cost of hous... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $3.39 Million in Federal Funds for Housing Initiatives in Laredo

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Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $3,395,325 in federal funds for housing initiatives in Laredo. These funds, awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s two grant programs, will support access to safe and affordable housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Many people in our community are struggling to keep up with the cost of housing during the COVID-19 p... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces $271,054 in Federal Funding for Laredo and Webb County’s Law Enforcement

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Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $271,054 in federal funding for Laredo and Webb County’s law enforcement efforts to combat the outbreak of COVID-19. The City of Laredo will receive $213,046 and Webb County will receive $58,008 to help purchase personal protective equipment, medical supplies, and overtime. Federal funding will be allocated through the Department of Justice’s ... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces $2,469,043 in Federal Funding for San Antonio and Bexar County’s Law Enforcement

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San Antonio, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,469,043 in federal funding for San Antonio and Bexar County’s law enforcement efforts to combat the outbreak of COVID-19. Specifically, the City of San Antonio received $2,331,581 and Bexar County received $137,462 to help purchase personal protective equipment, medical supplies, and overtime. Federal funding will be allocated through ... Read more »

Rep. Cuellar Announces $146,058 in Federal Funding for Hidalgo County’s Law Enforcement

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Mission, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $146,058 in federal funding for Hidalgo County’s law enforcement efforts to combat the outbreak of COVID-19. This funding, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act’s Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (JAG), will help purchase personal protective equipment, medical supplies, and overtime. “Our nation is faci... Read more »