I hosted Mary Help of Christians School in Washington, DC.

Our students are our country's most important investment, and I will continue to empower them to achieve their American Dream. Thank you for stopping by!

Thank you to Chief of Operations for Border Patrol HQ LEOP David BeMiller, Laredo Sector Chief Patrol Agent Joel Martinez, and Pete Salinas, Adjutant to Chief Martinez, for visiting me last week.

The men and women in green play an important role in keeping our border communities safe. I will continue to fight for them in Congress and ensure they are fully equipped to secure our border.

Thank you for your service!

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. And nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

Thank you to our friends from Smiles From Heaven for making it your goal every day to give our children the hope and confidence to fight cancer.

At the Land of Oz Gala, we renewed our promise to continue working together to eradicate cancer from our communities.

Congratulations to my friend, Eduardo Garza, and his family on the celebration of the 35-year anniversary of the establishment of their company, Uni-Trade.

Thank you for inviting my wife, Imelda, and I to celebrate Uni-Trade Night at the Tecolotes game. Again, congratulations, and go Tecos!

Imelda and I bought lemonade and cupcakes from the youngest businesswomen in our neighborhood.

It was a pleasure doing business with you!

Samantha Lara is an intern in my Laredo office for the summer.

She recently graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science coupled with a Minor in Global Engagement & Research. This year, she will be applying to law schools in Texas.

Thank you for your service, Samantha! 

A big thank you to Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai for his address at the Northside Chamber of Commerce's State of the County.

My office was honored to join you. We look forward to further strengthening our working relationship.

Thank you to the Bexar County staff and the Northside Chamber of Commerce for hosting this event.

The City of Laredo, the Laredo International Airport, and American Airlines announced a new aircraft and additional flights from Laredo to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Melissa Peña from my office joined the City of Laredo for the announcement and saw the first landing of the new aircraft at Laredo International Airport on June 1, 2023. Congratulations to Laredo Airport Director Gilberto Sanchez and his staff!

Congratulations, Everline Coatings San Antonio, on your grand opening!

Eric Cleveland from my San Antonio office presented owner Tobbie May with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition to commemorate this special occasion. We wish you the best!

Thank you to La Rosita Fire Department Captain Lauro Ramirez and his men for meeting with Robert Bazan from my Starr County office during Neighborhood Office hours.

We appreciate you keeping our community safe!

Thank you to the San Ygnacio community for inviting Melissa Peña and Samantha Lara from my office to join your community resource fair.

If you ever need assistance with a federal agency, please contact my office.

The Garcia family and Tacos El Tejano have proudly served Zapata for over 31 years. Now, they have expanded to Laredo.

Congratulations!

Melissa Peña from my Laredo office recognized the Garcia family with a Congressional Certificate for their contributions to our community. We wish you much success in this new journey.

Thank you to the South Texas Food Bank for inviting my office to join you in distributing hundreds of meals at the Fred & Anita Bruni Community Center.

We will always support you and your mission to feed the hungry!