Rep. Henry Cuellar, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 28th congressional district, highlighted recent developments in Laredo through a series of posts on July 28 and 29, 2025. The tweets covered infrastructure upgrades, public transit expansion, and the opening of a new local business.
On July 28, Cuellar shared details about his tour with transportation officials and city leaders: “Later in the day, I continued on my tour with @TxDOT Commissioner Alex Meade III, Laredo Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa Perez, and local officials to visit the US-59 Loop 20 Upgrade and the SH 84 Hachar-Reuthinger Connector projects now taking shape in Laredo – made possible through https://t.co/SKlvSQzpIU”.
The following day, he joined local authorities and transit representatives to mark a milestone for Laredo’s public transportation system. On July 29, Cuellar posted: “Today in Laredo, I joined @CityofLaredo Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño, El Metro Transit Director Robert J. Garza, Assistant GM Monica Garcia, local riders, and reporters for a public transit ride-along celebrating the largest fleet expansion in El Metro’s history. Thanks to the https://t.co/ajsdhgbDwt”.
Later that same day, Cuellar visited a new restaurant in the area: “I had a great time visiting the new F&F Japanese Grill location that recently opened here in Laredo. I’m always excited to see small businesses launch, especially when they offer great food and friendly service to our community. As a Texas-based company serving a unique https://t.co/tFgivqHcfQ”.
Henry Cuellar has maintained his seat through multiple election cycles since 2014. In his most recent race in 2024, he defeated Jay Furman with 52.8% of the vote to Furman’s 47.2%. Previous elections also saw him winning against various opponents by significant margins.
