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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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Cuellar Statement on Baby Formula Shortage

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on the nationwide baby formula shortage: “The current supply chain shortage of baby formula disproportionately affects women and children from underserved communities: about half of infant formula sold nationwide is purchased with WIC (Women, Infant and Children) benefits, which restrict the

Cuellar Announces Federal Investments for Affordable Housing through NeighborWorks Laredo

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced a federal grant of $135,000 that will support efforts to develop and preserve affordable housing, revitalize existing communities, sustain neighborhoods, and create jobs throughout Webb and Zapata Counties. The funding will be used to support homeownership education, foreclosure counseling services, and access to

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The It’s Time Texas organization awarded this year’s ITT Community Challenge top winners and once again, McAllen was at the top of the podium stand. McAllen won the Large City Category for the fifth year in a row, and for the fourth year in a row, earned the most points amongst

Rep. Cuellar Announces Support for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Hotlines

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Laredo, Texas—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced increased federal funding for the National Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Hotlines. The hotlines provide 24-hour, toll free and confidential services immediately connecting callers to local service providers. Services are offered in multiple languages. “Hotlines can save the lives of people undergoing difficult situations

McAllen Heritage Center Officially Inaugurates Facility Improvements

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Mcallen, Texas)-After significant investments in the building’s façade, including landscaping with native plants, pavers, lighting, bench replacement, paint, and a new selfie wall mural to boot, City of McAllen officials were joined by the McAllen Heritage Center representatives and community leaders to host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the building’s improvements.

Rep. Cuellar Secures $20 Million for Electric Grid Stability and Clean Energy Technology

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Funding is part of the FY22 Omnibus Appropriations Bill Washington, D.C.— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped secure $20 million for Energy Future Grants. These grants will provide novel methods for energy efficiency to support critical community infrastructure, ensuring Texas can better anticipate and prepare for future disasters. The funding was passed through

Cuellar Announces Completion of Broadband Connectivity Programs in Webb County

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, The project installs roughly 47 miles of Fiber Optic Cable in Las Lomas, connects the Santa Teresita Community Center Laredo, Texas—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced the completion of Las Lomas, Las Penitas, Los Botines, Simeon Park and Hachar Business Park broadband connectivity projects. The projects were completed with the support of

Cuellar Announces Completion of Broadband Connectivity Programs in Webb County

Courtesy Jose Sanz, Laredo, Texas—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced the completion of Las Lomas, Las Penitas, Los Botines, Simeon Park and Hachar Business Park broadband connectivity projects. The projects were completed with the support of $14,000,000 in federal funding to provide families and businesses in rural communities across Texas with access to high-speed broadband.

The City of McAllen and LiftFund offer interest-free loans to support small businesses

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Program offers 0% interest loans to growing small businesses and startups McALLEN, TX  – The City of McAllen and nonprofit small business lender LiftFund are aiming to help small business owners seeking to grow or begin a new business by offering interest-free funding. The program offers zero percent interest loans to small

Laredo Field Office Ports of Entry Prepare, Implement Facilitation Measures in Light of Increased Holiday Traffic

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS — As the nation begins Holy Week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) is starting to process larger volumes of international travelers to the United States through the South Texas ports of entry. The eight ports of entry extending from Brownsville to Del Rio that

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