On September 6th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28), along with Texas A&M International University President Dr. Ray Keck, presented a total of $1,516,498.00 in federal funds to TAMIU STEM Program.
Nine of the 10 fastest-growing occupations that require at least a bachelor’s degree will require significant scientific or mathematical training. With these grants, TAMIU will help tap… Read more »
Dear Friends,
I would like to make sure you are aware of an opportunity provided by the State of Texas to receive surplus military equipment for your local Law Enforcement Agency.
The Texas 1033 Military Surplus Property Program allows the Secretary of Defense to transfer excess Department of Defense (DoD) personal property, such as weapons, aircraft, and armored response… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX/28) helped cast the national education spotlight on South Texas during a lively discussion at Texas A&M International University that sought to create new educational opportunities for Hispanics. The event took place with leaders from the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics (WHIEEH) and who traveled through South and West… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX-28) presented a $1,560,000 federal grant to Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN), Inc., a Laredo-based non-profit organization that fosters healthy development for children and families. The grant will fund a new program, “Mujeres Sanas en la Frontera,” or “Healthy Women on the Border,” that will benefit women in Webb County. The goal of… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on President Obama’s decision to seek congressional approval for military action against Syria:
“I applaud President Obama’s decision to seek congressional authorization for military action against Syria. I have called upon the President to take such an action over the past few days, and I am encouraged to see that… Read more »
Laredo, TX – On Thursday, August 29th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) and Laredo Catholic Bishop James Tamayo spoke in a town hall meeting on the need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Bishop Tamayo presented the Catholic Church’s position on immigration reform and encouraged audience members to actively advocating for reform, highlighting individual stories of immigrant… Read more »
On Wednesday, August 28th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28)’s grants coordinators, in association with the University of Texas Pan Am Rio South Texas Regional Procurement Technical Assistance Center, hosted a seminar providing resources for small business owners.
The seminar offered an overview of the application process for contracts with federal, state, or local governments… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (D-TX28) grants coordinators met with city and county officials in Webb and La Salle counties on August 19th through August 21st. The grants team assists individuals, businesses and organizations in applying for loans and grants from federal agencies such as, United States Department of Agriculture, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal… Read more »
Every day, millions of dollars in commerce cross our southern border. Trade in goods and services with Mexico totals more than $500 billion and is the lifeblood of the South Texas region, creating jobs and providing income to thousands of hardworking Americans. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, more than 450,000 jobs in Texas rely on trade with Mexico.
My hometown of Laredo,… Read more »
On August 23rd in Laredo, TX, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) hosted the 8th Annual Border Health Conference in collaboration with the Border Health Caucus/Texas Medical Association. Previously hosted in Washington, DC, this is the first time the conference was held in Texas and on the border.
“Communities along the border face a unique set of challenges in providing… Read more »
