Laredo Times

Rep. Henry Cuellar, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 28th district, shared a series of updates on social media highlighting recent developments and activities involving San Antonio and Washington, D.C. The posts detail a new flight connection, interactions with local officials, and personal experiences marking these events.

On March 3, 2025, Rep. Cuellar announced "Yesterday, we marked a major win for San Antonio—a direct, nonstop flight to Washington, D.C., made possible through the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act. This flight strengthens our connection to the capital, benefiting our military community, business leaders, students, and…" He emphasized the significance of this new service for various community segments.

Later that day at 19:43 UTC, Cuellar posted about meeting with local government representatives: "This afternoon, I had the pleasure of catching up with San Antonio Council member Manny Pelaez and his son in DC. It was a great way to start off San Antonio week here at the Capitol!" This meeting underscores ongoing collaboration between local and federal levels.

In another update on March 3 at 21:06 UTC, Cuellar expressed his enthusiasm for being part of the inaugural flight from San Antonio to Washington: "Early this morning, I was excited to be on the first nonstop flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. It was a great moment to see this project come to life and celebrate the stronger connection between the city and the nation’s capital!" This reflects his active involvement in initiatives enhancing regional connectivity.