Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (D-TX28) grants coordinators met with city and county officials in Bexar, Wilson, Atascosa, and McMullen counties during the week of August 12th through 15th.  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… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX/28) presented a $974,997 federal grant to Webb County. In attendance at the check presentation was 406th District Drug Court Judge Oscar J. Hale Jr. “These funds will go directly towards Webb County’s 406th District Veterans Drug Court and their efforts to provide enhanced treatment methods to psychologically and physically afflicted veterans,” said… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX/28) along with Laredo Little Theatre Board of Directors Member A.B. Barrera spoke on behalf of the Laredo Little Theatre’s completed renovation project. “Laredo is a city rich in culture and tradition,” said Congressman Cuellar. “These funds have supported the growth, advancement and promotion of the performing arts here in Laredo. In result, the… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) attended the monthly meeting of the American Association of Retired Persons, Laredo Chapter, on Tuesday, August 13th at 2pm.    “Today I spoke to the American Association of Retired Persons, Laredo Chapter about important issues in Congress now, including immigration reform, social security, Medicare, and budget cuts, all of which have an… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) provided keynote remarks at the 23rd Annual Motor Vehicle Criminal Interdiction Training and Intelligence Sharing Meeting on August 13th in San Antonio.  “A career in law enforcement requires sacrifice, courage, and a dedication to serve others,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar. “The State of Texas has the longest stretch of the border with Mexico… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) addressed incoming students for the 2013-2014 school year, faculty and staff at the Laredo Community College’s Focus on Student Success (FOSS) Summer Program forum on August 13, 2013. In 2012, Congressman Cuellar announced a $3.8 million cooperative grant between Laredo Community College (LCC) and Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (D-TX28) grants coordinators met with city and county officials in Hidalgo and Starr counties on August 7th and 8th.  Juan Sanchez and Mary Hinojosa met with the Cities of Mission, Palmview, Palmhurst, La Joya, Penitas, and Sullivan City in Hidalgo County on August 7th.  On August 8th, they met with the cities of Roma and Rio Grande City in Starr… Read more »

Dear Friends, The Department of Homeland Security recently launched the Blue Campaign, an effort to raise awareness and combat human trafficking across our country. I want to make you aware of the resources DHS has announced as you continue to protect our citizens across the State of Texas. I applaud your hard work and am… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) co-chaired the first meeting of the Texas Caucus on Shale Oil and Gas (TCSOG).  This caucus serves as a valuable, bi-partisan place to discuss issues surrounding shale production in Texas. … Read more »

Today, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced its selection of the South Texas Consortium Assets (STAC) as one of only five public private partnerships that CBP is rolling out in ports of entry across the country.  The Consortium, which represents international bridges in Laredo, Rio Grande City, McAllen, Pharr, and Cameron County, will reimburse CBP to pay for additional… Read more »