Congressional Report

Dear Friends,

Please take a moment to read my latest update from Washington and Texas Congressional District 28. You can stay connected by signing up for my weekly email here.

Nominating District 28 Students Into Military Academies

On March 30, I spoke with San Antonio Christian School student Isaiah Meuchelboeck, son of Peter and Lottie Meuchelboeck, regarding his recent acceptance into the United States Military Academy at West Point. Nominating students from my district to military service academies is a responsibility I take very seriously and I look forward to seeing Isaiah succeed in his future endeavors.

In the photo above, I am presenting a Congressional Certificate of Recognition to Isaiah together with his parents and city leaders from his hometown of Windcrest. Pictured from left to right C.J. Burgin, West Point Admissions State Coordinator for Texas, Peter Meuchelboeck, Lottie Meuchelboeck, Isaiah Meuchelboeck, myself and Windcrest Mayor Alan Baxter.

Touring the IDEA Public Schools Walzem Campus

On March 30, I toured the IDEA Public Schools Walzem Campus to meet with local students and to discuss education initiatives and other education issues with school representatives.

Meeting with Small Business Owners at the Governor's Small Business Forum in La Vernia

On March 20, my outreach coordinator for Bexar County, Gilbert Lafuente, attended the Governor’s Small Business Forum in La Vernia to speak to small business owners about growth and opportunities in our district. Pictured above from left to right are Gilbert Lafuente and Ben Garza of the Small Business Administration of Pleasanton.

Discussing Community Issues with the Laredo Next Generation Rotary Club

On March 19, my outreach coordinator for Webb, La Salle and Zapata Counties, Michael Buentello, met with the Laredo Next Generation Rotary Club to discuss current federal and municipal projects within the Laredo community. He also presented Carlos Villarreal with a congressional recognition for having served as city manager of Laredo for eight years.

Discussing Healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley

On March 25, my southern district outreach coordinator, Nichole Hernandez, met with representatives from Ambetter Superior Healthplan to discuss health care for District 28 residents. From left to right are Joe Medrano, Nichole Hernandez, Gabriel Arguello and Dora Correa.

Intern Spotlight

Alec Aguilar of San Antonio is an intern at my San Antonio District Office and currently a senior majoring in sociology at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

He decided to intern with my office to assist veterans with their issues and concerns. Alec hopes to work for the Department of Homeland Security in the near future.

Read more about Alec and other interns in my office here.

Find out how to apply for an internship with my office either in the district or in D.C. here.

TX28 Federal Agency Tips

IRS - When Will I Get My Refund?

This video from the Internal Revenue Service explains how to track the status of your federal income tax refund once you've filed your taxes.


Sincerely,

Henry Cuellar