San Antonio, TX — U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Will Hurd (TX-23) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Mexico’s Foreign Secretary Marcel Ebrard calling for a coordinated definition of “essential” in order for businesses in both countries to have the same guidelines. The goal is to provide businesses with clarity and ensure cross-border trade and… Read more »

San Antonio, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $5,267,021 in federal funding to Bexar County Community and Development Services through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These LIHEAP funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be used to help low-income households and seniors in Bexar County pay energy bills… Read more »

Laredo, TX— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,071,440 to Webb County Community Action Agency and $674,156 to South Texas Development Council, which supports individuals in Webb, Zapata, and Starr Counites, through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These federal funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be used… Read more »

Mission, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $3,785,488 in federal funding to County of Hidalgo Community Services Agency through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These LIHEAP funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be used to help low-income households and seniors in Hidalgo County pay energy bills… Read more »

Floresville, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $3,315,952 in federal funding to Community Council of South Central TX through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These LIHEAP funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be used to help low-income households and seniors in Atascosa, Wilson, La Salle, and McMullen… Read more »

Rio Grande International Study Center receives $100K in funding Courtesy of Rep. Henry Cuellar’s Office  Updated 12:57 pm CDT, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Photo: Cuate Santos / Laredo Morning Times   More than 70 people and one dog participated the 3rd Community Paddle on the River Saturday, October 12, 2019. Part of the 25th Annual Dia… Read more »

Reps. Cuellar, Hurd Urge International Coordination to Continue Strong U.S.-Mexico Trade Relationship by: Gilbert Rodriguez   2020-05-13   Source: texasinsider U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar and Will Hurd by N/A is licensed under N/A N/A Issue letter to U.S. Secretary of State and… Read more »

TAMIU and LC to receive additional funding from CARES Act By Christian Alejandro Ocampo, LMTonline.com / Laredo Morning Times  Updated 1:07 pm CDT, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Photo: Danny Zaragoza, Staff Photographer / Laredo Morning Times   A view of the TAMIU clock tower as seen on Saturday, Feb. 8,… Read more »

Texas, Mexican lawmakers Zoom to discuss how to best reopen borders Congressional letter and memo by border group sent to US and Mexican secretaries of state by: Sandra Sanchez Posted: May 13, 2020 / 03:20 PM GMT-0600 / Updated: May 15, 2020 / 12:42 AM GMT-0600 McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — Two congressmen from South and West Texas held… Read more »

Trump administration waives environmental safeguards to fast-track 69 miles of border fence construction The White House said in February its goal was to build 450 additional miles of barrier by the end of 2020. The 69 miles would be in addition to a 52-mile project also underway in Webb County. The Trump administration announced Friday that it is waiving several regulations in order to… Read more »