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City of McAllen Seeks Input for Comprehensive Plan

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Residents encouraged to give feedback at community meeting The City of McAllen is developing an updated comprehensive plan and is asking for residents’ input on what they feel the community needs at a community meeting taking place on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the McAllen Public Library Auditorium,

Rep. Cuellar Statement on December Jobs Report

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 223,000 jobs were gained in December and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5%: “Today’s jobs report concludes another year of job gains. The United States’ economy has proven to be resilient, and more

CBP Officers Seize Over $900K in Methamphetamine at World Trade Bridg

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $900,000 in street value. “Officers at the World Trade Bridge continue to excel in their targeting strategies, remaining vigilant and on the forefront of border security operations,” said

Rep. Cuellar Votes for Omnibus and Secures $28,682,064 for 15 Local Projects in TX-28

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

Rep. Cuellar Announces $8,110,148 in “Internet for All” Planning Grants for the State of Texas

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

McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run Celebrating 10th Anniversary

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

Rep. Cuellar and USDA Under Secretary Torres Small Announce $2 Million to Help Guarantee Zapata County’s Water Supply

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

Rep. Cuellar Votes to Pass Continuing Resolution to Fund the Federal Government

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

CBP Officers Seize $3.6 Million in Cocaine at World Trade Bridge

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

Rep. Cuellar to Serve as Chief Deputy Whip in the 118th Congress

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

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