Henry Cuellar highlights community engagement and service academy nominations in recent posts

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar Representing the 28th District of Texas - Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar Representing the 28th District of Texas - Official U.S. House headshot
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Rep. Henry Cuellar, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 28th Congressional District, shared updates on his recent activities and opportunities for constituents through a series of posts on September 5, 2025.

In one post from the morning, Cuellar described a visit to an elementary school named after him: “This morning, I visited Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary for Grandparents Day, where students had the chance to enjoy a meal with their grandparents and share all that they have learned and how they have grown. Seeing the joy on the students’ faces and the pride of their” (September 5, 2025).

Later in the day, he reminded constituents about upcoming deadlines for service academy nominations: “#TX28: There’s still time to apply for Service Academy nominations! Applications are due by Oct. 31st, 2025. To request a nomination from my office, or to learn more, visit:
https://t.co/CfLmVNPjws https://t.co/CwvWptsKeT”
(September 5, 2025).

Earlier that day, Cuellar also referenced coverage in The Wall Street Journal: “Read more at @WSJ. https://t.co/QZaT9wtk8a” (September 5, 2025).

Cuellar has represented Texas’s 28th district through multiple election cycles. He most recently secured re-election in 2024 against Jay Furman with a margin of approximately five percentage points. In previous elections since 2014, he has consistently defeated his opponents by significant margins.



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