Courtesy Arturo Olivares, Washington, DC –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass the FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill and fund the federal government through the next fiscal year. The final funding package also includes $28,682,064 in Community Project Funding for 15 community projects across the 28th Congressional District of Texas. “The FY 2023

Courtesy Arturo Olivares, Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced the State of Texas will receive $8,110,148 in its first “Internet for All” grants. These grants are for deploying high-speed internet networks and developing digital skills training programs under the Internet for All initiative. Texas is receiving the funds form the Bipartisan

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Each year the City of McAllen hosts the McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run where participants have the opportunity to register for a 5K, 10K, Relay Marathon, Half Marathon or Full Marathon. Participants receive finisher medals, shirts and swag. In 2023 the City of McAllen, along with McAllen Parks & Recreation, will

Courtesy Arturo Olivares, The funds will be distributed to the Siesta Shores Water Control and Improvement District and Zapata County Washington, DC–  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced $2,000,000 for Zapata County and the Siesta Shores Water Control and Improvement District

Courtesy Jose Sanz, The continuing resolution will fund the government through next Friday, December 23rd, and avert a government shutdown Washington, DC –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar voted to pass a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through Friday, December 23rd. Congressman Cuellar released the following statement in regard to his vote: “I voted

Courtesy RIchard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized cocaine in two separate incidents that totaled over $3,600,000 in street value. “Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain a robust enforcement posture and seized two significant loads of cocaine in the

Courtesy Arturo C. Olivarez, Washington, DC –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced he will serve as Chief Deputy Whip in the 118th Congress under incoming Democratic Whip Katherine Clark. Congressman Cuellar released the following statement in regard to his appointment: “I want to thank incoming Democratic Whip Katherine Clark for providing me with this great

Courtesy Arturo C. Olivarez, Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass H.R. 7776, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This year’s NDAA authorizes $847.3 billion in spending for national defense in FY23. “This year, we witnessed major disruptions to the American global supply chain and growing aggressions from China and Russia. I

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas– As the southbound Paisano traffic starts to build and Los Dos Laredos prepare for Christmas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Laredo Port of Entry encourages travelers to plan ahead, apply for I-94 travel permits online and utilize Ready Lanes as CBP prepares