Courtesy Tony Wey, Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $375,000 in federal funding for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and Casa de Misericordia Domestic Violence Shelter. The funding is awarded through the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women. The funding will

Courtesy Tony Wen, LAREDO, TX –  Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $5,381,454 in federal funding for Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). The funding comprises of three separate awards: $2,999,053 is awarded for TAMIU’s Student Emotional and Academic Success project to improve the social, emotional, and academic needs

Courtesy Tony Wen, Washington, DC –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) hosted an informational webinar on current resources and loans available to small businesses courtesy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Representatives from the SBA discussed a wide range of resources, including: Free Business Counseling SBA Guaranteed Business Loans Home & Business Disaster

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized fentanyl and heroin that totaled over $330,000 in street value. “Officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge have successfully intercepted a significant quantity of fentanyl, preventing its potentially devastating impact on our communities,” said Port Director Alberto

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen hired Jeremy Santoscoy, P.E. as its new Director of Aviation of McAllen International Airport. The Rio Grande Valley native has 18 years of experience with the City of McAllen, serving most recently as the Deputy Director for the Airport and previously as Transportation Engineer. Santoscoy is a

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Keep McAllen Beautiful is hosting a Christmas Posada at Archer Park, located at 101 N. Main St. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, starting at 7:00 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will feature the traditional posada procession that reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging. The procession culminates at a nativity scene,

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) hosted an informational webinar on current benefits available to veterans and their families. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) discussed a wide range of benefits for crucial areas, including: VA Health Care Disability Compensation Education and Training Home Loans Employment

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Washington, DC –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement after Mines Road in Webb County was named the 2nd Most Congested Road Segment for Trucks in a report by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute: “Mines Road is a critical roadway for personal and commercial vehicle travel in Laredo.