Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after Congress reached an agreement on coronavirus relief and omnibus package:
“It is my top priority to ensure that American families and communities are safe, healthy and financially secure as we continue to battle this pandemic,” said Congressman Cuellar. “I will be voting for this package tomorrow so… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement regarding the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) decision to restrict broad public attendance at the upcoming Presidential Inauguration Ceremony:
“My office has received many ticket requests from constituents throughout the district for the upcoming Presidential Inaugural… Read more »
Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines of Laredo Medical Center and STAT Specialty Hospital:
“It is great to see the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine arrive to Laredo Medical Center and STAT Specialty Hospital today. By the end of the year, Texas is expected to receive 1.4 million doses of the Pfizer… Read more »
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding his concerns on legislation that was quickly passed in Mexican Congress, while the United States was in the middle of a transition, that would put tough restrictions on foreign agents operating in the country, including those fighting violent transnational organizations:
“I respect… Read more »
Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX-28) delivered a $500 holiday donation to support teachers and students at Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary School Tuesday.
“This academic school year has been filled with many unique challenges for our educators and students,” Cuellar said. “I made this donation to not only show my appreciation for educators during these difficult times, but to also help the school… Read more »
Tamaulipas Gov. Francisco Garcia Cabeza de Vaca visited the Sister City on Monday to inaugurate the Regional Public Safety Complex of Nuevo Laredo, one of five in the state to strengthen security, authorities said.
Garcia Cabeza de Vaca highlighted that Tamaulipas remains among the states with the lowest crime rate, according to information from the National Public Security System. He… Read more »
The Rio Grande Valley region is set to receive about 14,600 COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers as early as Tuesday.
Six locations will be receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines approved by the FDA on Friday; five sites are in Hidalgo County and one in Cameron County.
The first shipments will arrive on Tuesday at DHR Health and UTRGV, according to Douglas Loveday, a press officer… Read more »
A map misleads. A map of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, for example, suggests a clearly delineated demarcation. Residents on both sides of that line know that’s not exactly accurate. They live and work in proximity to a U.S.-Mexico border that more closely resembles an impressionist water-color painting, with the hues of culture, history, economics and family of each… Read more »
A project that will restore eight miles of the Chacon Creek and its floodplain, from Lake Casa Blanca to the Rio Grande, was approved by Congress this week, thereby crossing the toughest hurdle in the creek’s redevelopment and setting the project up for future federal funding.
“Imagine this, from Lake Casa Blanca, all the way down here, imagine walking, riding your bike and having more… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the FDA’s first emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine in the United States:
“This incredible and hopeful news is due to our nation’s scientists, researchers, and doctors who produced an effective vaccine in record time.
“Now, it is critical that we ensure distribution of… Read more »
