San Antonio, TX – The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) today held its fifth Freddie Mac’s CreditSmartÒ financial literacy workshop at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Business Center for Student Professional Development. Over ninety students attended this afternoon’s workshop which aims to provide students with information on how to make wise… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $150,000 for Jim Hogg County to use as start-up money for recreational programs and a recreational facility.  Additional funds are also available for county officials through grant opportunities from the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA). “Recreational programs with a facility where children can be safe after school and on… Read more »

Today Congressman Henry Cuellar, together with officials from the Roma Volunteer Fire Department, announced the awarding of a federal grant in the amount of $54,755 to the Fire Department. The grant was awarded to the Volunteer Fire Department to purchase new equipment for their fire trucks, and provide several members of the volunteer fire department with new fire-fighter bunker… Read more »

Today, Congressman Tom Lantos, the distinguished Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs committee, passed away at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center in Maryland.  The Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) join with their colleagues in the House of Representatives in sending their condolences to his family, friends, and staff. "The passing of Tom Lantos is an enormous loss for… Read more »

Every year since 1963, Congress has required the President of the United States to declare February American Heart Month. In spirit of promoting healthy hearts, I join many in reaffirming my commitment this month to help raise awareness of heart disease and to offer simple preventative measures each of us can practice. Heart disease continues to be America’s number one killer,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a $148,138.73 grant will be awarded to the Floresville Independent School District through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-RATE.”  This federal program will provide Floresville Independent School District funding for telecommunications, Internet access and digital lines.  “The… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a $698,044.48 grant will be awarded to the Seguin Independent School District through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.”  This federal program will provide Seguin Independent School District funding for internet access, telecommunication services, internal connections, and basic… Read more »

Today Congressman Henry Cuellar, together with officials from the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department, announced the awarding of a federal grant in the amount of $62,976 to the Fire Department. The grant was awarded to the Volunteer Fire Department to provide firefighters with wireless digital radio communications systems. The digital system will allow firefighters and law enforcement to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a $223,939.25 grant will be awarded to the Hidalgo Independent School District through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.”  This federal program will provide Hidalgo Independent School District funding for internet access, telecommunication services, and basic maintenance of internal… Read more »

Congressman Cuellar today joined an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives in support of the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act.  The legislation will help stimulate the economy, providing tax rebates to 8,600,000 households in Texas and was passed by a vote of 385-35.  Congress is determined to act quickly, so that families could… Read more »