Representative Henry Cuellar, who has served in the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 28th district since 2005, shared several updates on social media regarding his recent activities and initiatives. Cuellar, born in Laredo, Texas in 1955, is an alumnus of Georgetown University and the University of Texas at Austin.
On May 17, 2025, Cuellar participated in a significant event at Plaza San Agustin in Laredo. He expressed his honor to join community members to celebrate the city’s history. “This morning, I had the honor of joining friends, neighbors, and community leaders at the historic Plaza San Agustin to celebrate a truly remarkable milestone: 270 years of continuous community, culture, and courage in the City of Laredo.”
Later that day, Cuellar posted a tweet without additional text but included a link to another resource or article. The content of this link was not specified. “https://t.co/JZPGlB5aKf”
In another tweet on May 17, Cuellar emphasized his commitment to education accessibility through financial aid programs. He highlighted his role in establishing the TEXAS Grant program aimed at expanding higher education access for students with financial needs. He also mentioned ongoing efforts to support Pell Grants. “No student should lose their shot at college because they’re working to make ends meet.”
Henry Cuellar has been active in public service since serving in the Texas House of Representatives from 1987 to 2001 before joining Congress.
