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

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.

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

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