Dear john,

In Texas, Job growth continued in October with 49,500 jobs added, making this the 21st consecutive month of job growth.

Since January 2020, 1,233,100 jobs have been created in Texas, and the unemployment rate has fallen to 4%.

Our policies are promoting growth and getting people back to work.

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 joined the Webb County Sheriff’s Office for their Thanksgiving luncheon. Thanksgiving is a time for friends and family. Remember to take time and enjoy the company of those you love. Thank you to Sheriff Martín Cuellar for your generous hospitality, and I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!

My wife, Imelda, my daughters, Catherine and Christina, and I attended the Texas vs Baylor football game. It was great for me and Imelda to be back at our at our alma mater getting the big win at home.

Thank you, UT President Jay Hartzell, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan, State Representatives Eddie Morales and Oscar Longoria for making us feel at home.

my daughter Christina and I attended a music festival hosted by the Cigarroa family to celebrate our sister cities of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. Thank you, Dr. Cigarroa and Councilwoman Cigarroa, for everything you have done and continue to do for our city.

I joined my friends at the San Antonio Food Bank for their 24th Annual Harvest of Hope Brunch & Silent Auction. It was great to meet so many likeminded people who are united in fighting food insecurity across South Texas. Imelda and I are grateful this holiday season for the San Antonio Food Bank and their selfless mission. Tomorrow, they will feed countless of families warm Thanksgiving meals.

I announced $10,300,510 for United Independent School District (UISD) and Laredo Independent School District (LISD) to purchase laptops, routers, modems, tablets, and broadband services at school libraries. The funding can also be used to support off-campus learning, such as nightly homework, to ensure students have the necessary support to keep up with their education. Specifically, UISD will purchase 21,600 laptops for students, 3,000 laptops for teachers and support staff, 40 Wi-Fi routers, 11,000 hotspots, and equipment to install Wi-Fi in school busses. LISD will use the funds to purchase approximately 2,100 hotspots to provide students with Wi-Fi access and to pay for the monthly fee to keep the hotspots working.

I stopped by Radical Cafe in Laredo for a warm treat. Nothing beats a cup of hot chocolate in the cold weather. Thank you to my friends at Radical Cafe. I hope everyone is staying warm!

My Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Marco Salazar, attended a ribbon cutting event for the City of Laredo Fiber Expansion. Fiber in our community is vital to fulfill the daily broadband needs of small businesses and families. Thank you to the City of Laredo and AT&T for working together on this expansion that will help keep our community connected.

My Bexar County Outreach Coordinator, Arturo Olivarez, attended a groundbreaking ceremony for Santa Monica Plaza in Converse. This new construction is part of the city’s efforts to continue boosting economic development and creating local jobs. Thank you Mayor Suarez, the Converse EDC, and developers Juan Almanza and Antonio Gaona for keeping our community moving forward.

My Bexar County Outreach Coordinator, Eric Cleveland, attended SA Lights hosted by the San Antonio Express News. SA Lights is an event that recognizes bright minds who have made important contributions to the community.

My Starr County Outreach Coordinator, Robert Bazan, attended a ribbon cutting for a new mobile medical unit that will provide essential medical services to veterans in Starr County. Thank you for your service. 

My office attended this month’s Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month awards. The program recognizes Laredo’s top high school seniors every month during the school year. Congratulations to all the honorees!