HARLINGEN, Texas (KVEO) — The census counts everyone, including undocumented immigrants, and if they are not counted then the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) suffers.
United States Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, representing District 15 of Texas says the RGV could be affected if not everyone is counted.
“In the Rio Grande Valley, with 1.3 million approximate people, we have about 200-250… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Henry Cuellar released the following statement regarding the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month:
“Each year from September 15th to October 15th, we come together as a nation to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and honor the history, culture, and contributions of the Hispanic community. From advancing the arts and sciences, to serving in our Armed Forces,… Read more »
LAREDO, Texas – President Trump’s memo to the Commerce Department asking it to ignore undocumented immigrants counted in Census 2020 was designed to stoke fear in the community.
This is the view of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar. The Laredo Democrat was commentating on a ruling by a three-judge federal panel that found Trump lacked the authority to remove non-citizens from census counts used to… Read more »
Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX-28) held a press conference Friday as he protested and presented a plan on the ongoing partial border closure policy against Mexican citizens traveling into the country in efforts to save area businesses and bring the economy back to life.
The plan presented by the congressman focuses on reducing or eliminating restrictions on non-essential travel while limiting… Read more »
Border business leaders joined Congressman Henry Cuellar in downtown Laredo on Friday to once again urge the federal government to ease travel restriction at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
Pointing to an almost empty street and various closed locales with for rent or for sale signs, they said the lack of Mexican shoppers is hurting businesses along the … Read more »
Mission, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $3,836,793 in federal funds for Mission and Hidalgo County’s coordinated response to COVID-19 and the economic and housing impacts caused by it. These funds were awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
“It is critical that our local officials, and the… Read more »
Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,165,528 in federal funds for the City of Laredo’s coordinated response to COVID-19 and the economic and housing impacts caused by it. These funds were awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
“It is critical that our local officials, and the communities… Read more »
FORT HOOD — By the time details of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance and death had fully emerged, there was little doubt a shakeup was coming here.
Multiple investigations were being launched, and the media spotlight was relentless as Guillén’s family and a universe of sexual assault and harassment victims accused the post itself — its attitude and response to sexual misconduct —… Read more »
Gateway Community Health Center, which serves approximately 30,000 registered patients between their six clinics in the area, recently received $291,000 in federal funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Health Center Cluster Program and the Quality Improvement Awards.
The Health Center Cluster Program, which awarded Gateway $167,000, works to achieve health… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $250,893 in federal funding to Atascosa Health Center. These funds, awarded through Health Resources and Services Administration’ Health Center Cluster program and Quality Improvement Awards, will help Atascosa provide critical health care services to communities in Atascosa, McMullen, and Wilson counties
“Atascosa Health Center is the backbone… Read more »
