WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), proudly announced Roma Ibarra and Aaliyah Molina as the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Texas’s 28th District. Roma and Aaliyah, both sophomores at Hebbronville High School, earned first place with their innovative app, Space Navigator. This space-themed platformer game challenges users to overcome level-based obstacles as they advance through an exciting, immersive adventure. Congratulations to Roma and Aaliyah for their creativity and hard work!

“Congratulations to Roma Ibarra and Aaliyah Molina from Hebbronville High School for winning 1st place in TX-28’s Congressional App Challenge! Your hard work, innovation, and creativity have truly set you apart. I have no doubt you will represent our district with excellence in Washington. We’re incredibly proud of you both, and the entire community is cheering you on. Well done, Roma and Aaliyah—congratulations!” said Congressman Cuellar. "The Congressional App Challenge is an excellent platform for young students to showcase their coding skills and gain recognition for their talent. It also serves as a powerful motivator, encouraging our youth to pursue careers in computer science—fields that are essential to the future growth and success of our nation. Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year’s challenge!"

The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is an annual competition held in congressional districts nationwide, designed to encourage middle and high school students to develop coding skills and spark interest in careers in computer science. Students create and submit original apps for a chance to be recognized as CAC winners.

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