STATE NEWS
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, 1200 National Guard to Deploy to Southern Border Beginning August 1st Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism, released the following statement in response to today’s joint announcement by the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to deploy
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Three Texas Congressmen Press for Funds to Abate Mosquitoes in Wake of Floods Washington, DC – The Texas Department of State Health Services announced that after receiving a letter from U.S. Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Rubén Hinojosa and Solomon Ortiz, the State will expedite funding for mosquito abatement in several counties affected by
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, First Nomination for Texas Federal Court Judgeships, Judge is One of Two for Laredo Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s nomination of U.S. Magistrate Judge Diana Saldana to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division.
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Veterans Department reduces evidence requirements for claiming PTSD Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs for simplifying the application process for veterans filing for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) benefits and health care services. The new procedures, effective this week, will significantly reduce the information a
by Senator Judith Zaffirini Last week Lt. Governor David Dewhurst appointed me to the Select Senate Committee on Redistricting. While this is a great opportunity, it also is a great responsibility. To draw new congressional, legislative and State Board of Education districts, our committee will rely heavily on feedback from Texans and the 2010 census
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Information on Flood Assistance and Where to Report Property Damage Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today released the following statement in response to the Rio Grande flooding affecting the City of Laredo and surrounding areas along the river. As the water recedes, Congressman Cuellar encourages residents to remain cautious and
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – Sheriff Martin Cuellar would like to make the community aware of continued possible areas with heavy rainfall and flooding. Residents in the following areas should continue to keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for more evacuations. Our Deputies will be visible throughout
Courtesy Raul Leal, Chacon Creek bridge at SH 359 due east of and in close proximity to US 83-SH 359 Three Points Interchange in Laredo/Webb County is closed. Chacon Creek bridge at SH 359 CLOSED until further notice. Detour: Use State Loop 20 to circumvent affected area. Chacon Creek Bridge on Meadow is Closed. The
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, (Washington, DC) – In observance of the 4th of July holiday, the offices of U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, TX-28, will be closed on Monday, July 5. We will resume with our normal hours of operation on Tuesday, July 6, at 8 a.m.
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Funding for Border Patrol, ICE Agents and Local Law Enforcement Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that $701 million in emergency funding for the nation’s southern border passed the House late Thursday as part of a larger emergency spending measure to support the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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