SAN ANTONIO - Covid-19 has delivered a blow to many industries. The entertainment, restaurant and hospitality sectors have taken a dive for the worst.
Including Texas, the nation's top producer of crude oil and natural gas, is tipping the scales - in the wrong direction.
"The oil and gas industry has a big impact on the budget for the state of Texas," says Rep. Henry Cuellar. "They have… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar visited Starr County on Thursday for a roundtable discussion addressing changes for the upcoming year.
Cuellar started the roundtable discussion addressing changes in policies once President-Elect Joe Biden takes office in January. The policies were in regards to border wall fencing, immigration and financial support for cities still suffering cities. Another… Read more »
On Thursday, Nov. 5, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) stopped by the City of Pleasanton as part of his “Thank You” tour following his win in the Nov. 3 General Election. During his visit, Cuellar met with Pleasanton Mayor Travis Hall, City Manager Johnny Huizar, City Secretary Andres Aguirre, the Pleasanton Police Department, councilmembers and residents to discuss needs, benefits of… Read more »
Washington, D.C.– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on the historic election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris:
“Congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on winning this hard-fought race! With the election now over, we shall now put hostility and anger aside and work to heal this nation. We need to come… Read more »
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will be able to provide more help to victims of sexual assault on campus while increasing the number of certified nurses trained to deal with these survivors in the Valley.
Last week, university officials accepted a $499,948 check for the Office for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention from the Department of Justice.
UTRGV spokeswoman… Read more »
Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement today on the first day of the 2021 open enrollment period, which continues through December 15:
“For over ten years, I have remained steadfast for the health and financial security of hard-working families by voting for and working to strengthen the Affordable Care Act,” said… Read more »
La Joya, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar delivered two grants, totaling $549,948, that will greatly benefit the residents of the Rio Grande Valley. Specifically, Congressman Cuellar announced $499,948 in federal funds to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and their work to establish and expand services for victims and survivors of sexual assault.
In addition, Congressman… Read more »
San Antonio, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar helped deliver two grants, totaling $398,096, to University of Texas San Antonio. Congressman Cuellar announced $84,000 in federal funds through USDA’s Rural Business Development Grant program for workforce development, business development and job creation in the region. In addition, Congressman Cuellar announced $314,096 in federal funding… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Since the fiscal year 2019, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) has delivered over $7 million in federal funds to the Department of Homeland Security for rescue beacons. This technology saves the lives of immigrants who are lost or abandoned in the south Texas terrain.
“Rescue beacons are critical to preventing the loss of human life along the southwest border,” said… Read more »
Mission, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $18,825 in federal funds to purchase 30 police body-worn cameras for Mission’s Police Department. These funds, awarded through the Department of Justice’s Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies initiative, will work to improve public safety, reduce crime, and strengthen public trust… Read more »
