Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen, TX—The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) recently awarded $35,127 to McAllen Public Library under its Texas Supports Libraries Grant Program. On May 31, McAllen Public Library will launch its new initiative, Job Fair in a Bag, which includes a laptop, a hotspot, and workforce development resources for a 30-day

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Provisions are included in Water Resources Development Act of 2022 Washington, DC—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured language in the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA) for flood risk management, invasive species mitigation, and harmful algae bloom protection in the Rio Grande River basin in Texas. Specifically, the language authorizes an

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today released operational statistics for April 2022, which can be viewed online here. “CBP continues to enforce the CDC’s Title 42 Public Health Order in addition to the agency’s long-standing Title 8 authorities. When the CDC’s Title 42 Public Health Order

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Nearly 500 individuals in Laredo will receive substance use disorder support through grant Washington, DC—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that People with Ideas of Love, Liberty, Acceptance and Respect (PILLAR) in Laredo will receive $398,960 through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The grant will help support the implementation

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Call for entries for parade, Little Miss contestants and Independence 4K Run registration (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen is preparing for this year’s McAllen Independence Day Celebration, presented by H-E-B and is inviting the community to take part in all of the patriotic festivities. The 94th Annual Independence Day Celebration will take

Jose Sanz, The $2 million federal community project funding was requested through the FY23 appropriations process Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that he requested $2 million in community project funding for the Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) and the City of Laredo to restore a segment of the Rio Grande

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

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

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