Laredo Times

Rep. Henry Cuellar, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 28th district, shared updates and experiences from his recent activities in a series of tweets on February 19, 2025. These posts highlight his engagement with local businesses and initiatives to support the economy and community.

During a visit to Starr County, Rep. Cuellar met with Sam and Robert Vale at STARR Camargo Bridge Co., where he was given a tour and learned about their efforts to promote trade in the region. He emphasized the importance of trade for the local economy in his tweet: "During my visit to Starr County, I met with Sam and Robert Vale, who gave me a tour of STARR Camargo Bridge Co. I had the chance to meet their dedicated staff and learn more about their efforts to promote trade in the region." This post was made on February 19, 2025.

Later that day, Rep. Cuellar announced an upcoming virtual press conference titled 'Conversation with Cuellar', scheduled for 11:30 AM CT. He mentioned that Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening would join him to discuss updates on the Farm Bill: "Hello everyone! Today at 11:30 AM CT, I’ll be hosting my weekly virtual press conference, ‘Conversation with Cuellar’, which is open to the public." This announcement was posted on February 19, 2025.

On the same day, Rep. Cuellar visited Quickie Bakery for some warm bread amidst chilly weather conditions. He expressed appreciation for local businesses like Quickie Bakery that have served their communities for decades: "On this chilly day, I stopped by Quickie Bakery to enjoy their warm, delicious bread! For over 50 years, they have provided the community with quality sweet bread and excellent service." The tweet was shared on February 19, 2025.