Rep. Cuellar Discusses Trade and Building a Competitive U.S.-Mexico Border
On Wednesday, June 19, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) addressed the impact of trade and the importance of a bilateral relationship with Mexico during the Border Trade Alliance & Woodrow Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute’s reception “Building a Competitive U.S.-Mexico Border.”
Rep. Cuellar Discusses Trade Infrastructure with CBP Acting Commissioner and GSA Regional Director
On Wednesday, June 19, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) met with Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner John Sanders, and General Services Administration Regional Administrator Bobby Babcock to discuss new trade infrastructure to Improve efficiency and coordination between CBP and GSA.
Cornyn Bill to Address Staffing Shortages at Ports of Entry Advances in Senate
Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to strengthen border security and address law enforcement shortages at ports of entry throughout the country advanced in the Senate this week.
Mission Sailor gets Commissioned in the U.S. Navy
Narce Segovia of Mission, Texas, was commissioned a lieutenant junior grade in America’s Navy through the Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP) at Navy Recruiting District (NRD) San Antonio Headquarters.
Commissioner Ramirez to Host Dist. 4 Town Hall Meeting
Members of the McAllen City Manager’s Office will be in attendance and will provide updates on current and future projects in District 4
Eleven students named Charles Butt Scholars
The second cohort of Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers, under the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation, includes 11 recipients from UTRGV.
Veronica Gonzales to MC the RGVHCC Legislative Report Card Luncheon
The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host their annual "Legislative Report Card Luncheon" on Wednesday, July 31st at the Casa de Palmas located in McAllen from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Weslaco Chamber to Host Candidate Forum for City Special Election
The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidates’ forum for the upcoming special city election that will take place on Tuesday, July 16. The forum is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26 at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Weslaco Business Visitor and Event Center. The forum will be moderated by John Greider.
South Texas College sole Valley recipient of inaugural ‘Seal of Excelencia”
South Texas College has received a prestigious designation that reaffirms more than 25 years of creating a college-going culture for Hispanic students of the Rio Grande Valley.
Rep. Henry Cuellar Secures $60 Million for Humanitarian Reimbursements
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), vice chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced $60 million has been secured in the FY19 Homeland Security Appropriations Border Emergency

























