Dear john,

This year through House Appropriations, I secured $28.7 million in community based federal funding for projects across Texas-28. This includes money for parks, emergency shelters, and law enforcement facilities. The funding will also support educational programs and medical centers.

My team and I are working hard to help South Texas grow and prosper. Together with your support, we will create a better place to live for future generations. 

As always, if you need help with a federal agency, please contact one of my offices:

• Washington D.C.:(202) 225 1640
• Laredo: (956) 725-0639
• Mission: (956) 424-3942
• San Antonio: (210) 271 2851
• Rio Grande City: (956) 424-3942 

I held a press conference to announce that I delivered a $2,509,264 federal earmark to construct the new Rio Grande City Public Safety Building and Emergency Shelter. This building will be a home for police, fire, and emergency service, along with providing training, housing, and being a hub for emergency management.

I joined my friends in Atascosa County for the City of Pleasanton’s Cowboy Heritage Days Parade to commemorate the 56th annual Cowboy of the Year Open Rodeo and Festival, celebrating South Texas’ rich culture. With food vendors, tractor rides, live music from artists like Michael Salgado and Jay Perez and more, this is a great way to bring Atascosa County families together.

I stopped by Caro’s Restaurant in Rio Grande City for a fantastic sweet tea. Thank you for the great service-what a way to beat the heat!

My San Antonio Outreach Coordinator, Arturo Olivarez, attended St. Philip’s College to celebrate its Legacy Day, honoring the Episcopal sainthood of the College’s founding President, Dr. Artemisia Bowden. This year’s celebration showcased 4 academic buildings, including a building named after Saint Artemisia Bowden, and concluded with the unveiling of the Saint Philips Way street sign.

My Rio Grande Valley Outreach Coordinator, Nicolas Cruz, attended Cuellar and Associates LLC’s open house in Roma. They have recently purchased the Noah Cox House in Roma, a historical landmark of the city, and are planning to maintain and preserve the building.

My Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Melissa Peña, presented a Congressional Certificate of Recognition to Radio United for their new location inside the Village Plaza in Laredo. Radio United specializes in audio and digital strategies for local and regional South Texas and Mexican businesses. These services are in-demand in our new economy and will undoubtedly help make the Laredo area even more vibrant.

Arturo attended the ribbon-cutting for Northeast Lakeview College’s 10th facility. The new building, Paluxy Hall, will provide space for science and engineering courses, study spaces, administrative offices, and a 3rd-floor multipurpose room. This space will expand learning opportunities for 6,500 students across Northeast San Antonio, Bexar, and Guadalupe Counties.

Arturo met with Ted James, the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Regional Administrator for the South Central Region. Regional Administrator James visited the SBA’s office in San Antonio to learn about the needs of South Texas and how they can help. Arturo gave Regional Administrator James an overview of TX-28, and how our teams can collaborate to improve the business landscape, create jobs, and increase prosperity.