Zapata, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission’s (IBWC) decision to not proceed with the recent terminations of grazing leases for ranchers in Zapata County.
“This is a big win for our ranchers in Zapata County. Today, we made sure their voices were heard. I want to thank IBWC… Read more »
Cuellar awarded for leadership and bipartisanship
By Jorge A. Vela, LMTonline.com / Laredo Morning Times
Published 4:24 pm CDT, Thursday, June 11, 2020
Photo: Eric Connolly U.S. House Office Of Photography / Cuéllar
The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded Congressman… Read more »
Zapata, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announces $7.4 million in federal fund to AVANCE Inc., a nonprofit that supports low-come children and families in Texas. These federal funds, awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will be used to operate Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Zapata and Starr counties as well as expand services currently… Read more »
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The Texas Border Coalition is taking a different stance to U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar when it comes to re-opening the Texas-Mexico border to Mexican visa holders.
While Cuellar favors merely a modification to the current restricted travel orders, the TBC wants the Trump administration to let them fully expire on June 22.
TBC represents cities, counties, economic… Read more »
Laredo, TX-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,649,197 in federal funds to Texas A&M International University to help develop and expand Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning opportunities for Hispanic and Low-Income students in the region. This funding was awarded through National Science Foundation’s Hispanic Serving Institutions grant… Read more »
Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after the Department of Labor released its May jobs report, which showed the US unemployment rate fell to 13.3% as the economy gained 2.5 million jobs:
“The May jobs report demonstrates that the U.S. economy and workforce is recovering as a result of the actions taken by Congress in response to the COVID-19… Read more »
Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) applauds the Senate passage of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, bipartisan legislation delivering further relief for Texas small businesses. Congressman Cuellar co-sponsored and helped pass this critical legislation in the House to help alleviate the financial burden facing small business owners across the country.… Read more »
Hidalgo County awarded $4.2M for homeless residents
By Editor | June 4, 2020
A grant that is part of the CARES Act will assist the county in aiding individuals and families who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless.
Hidalgo County was awarded a Homeless Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV) in the amount of $4,242,374 that will be used to… Read more »
Valley representatives support local protests calling for positive change, share ideas to address issue
June 02, 2020 9:44 PM in News - Local
By: Christian Colón
Local protests and demonstrations grabbed the attention of the three congressmen who represent the Rio Grande Valley — Congressman Filemon Vela, Congressman Henry Cuellar and Congressman… Read more »
Laredo orphanage allows government to survey land for future border wall
By Julia Wallace, LMTonline.com / Laredo Morning Times
Updated 8:54 am CDT, Monday, June 1, 2020
Photo: Christian Alejandro Ocampo /Laredo Morning Times File
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