RIO GRANDE CITY, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Rio Grande City Public Safety Building. 

“I was pleased to secure $2.5 million in federal funding to support the new RGC Public Safety Building. This building will provide critical help to our local law enforcement officials and boost public safety for the community,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “Moving forward, I will continue to support our local law enforcement. I want to thank the city commissioners, Rio Grande City Mayor Gilberto Falcon, City Manager Gilberto Milan, RGC Fire Chief Manuel Muniz, and RGC Police Chief Noe Castillo for their leadership and work on this project.” 

Congressman Cuellar celebrated the ribbon cutting for the RGC Public Safety Building, which he supported through $2,509,264 in federal funding for the building’s equipment and operations. He discussed the project, including its new features, and its significance for public safety in Rio Grande City.  

The new public safety building will enhance the capabilities of both the Police and Fire department by updating their equipment, including sprinkler systems, video surveillance systems, lockers and benches, an elevator, doors, furniture, a 550kW diesel generator, new radio systems, for the fire department, fire extinguishers, electric heaters, an armory kit, a storage rack, and 13 new vehicles. 

Rep. Cuellar secured funds for this project through community project funding in 2023, with a cost share of $551,448 provided by the city. 

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