Laredo Times

Rep. Henry Cuellar, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 28th district, shared updates on his recent activities and engagements through a series of tweets. Cuellar, who has been a congressman since 2005 after replacing Ciro Rodriguez, discussed federal funding initiatives, educational outreach, and community events.

On March 7, 2025, Rep. Cuellar announced that he had secured federal funding amounting to $784,194 for the organization "100 Black Men of San Antonio, Inc." "I previously secured $784,194 in federal funding for 100 Black Men of San Antonio, Inc. through the Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program. This investment has helped at-risk youth successfully reintegrate into their communities through job skills training and transitional…"

Later that day, Cuellar attended Elias Herrera Middle School’s Annual Career Day where he interacted with students about public service roles. He stated: "It was a pleasure to attend Elias Herrera Middle School’s Annual Career Day! I spoke with students in room D119E about my role and responsibilities as a Congressman and asked them a few questions about their own aspirations."

On March 8, 2025, Rep. Cuellar participated in the Zapata Dignitary Breakfast before a parade event in Zapata. He remarked on his experience: "This morning, I was happy to greet everyone at the Zapata Dignitary Breakfast before the parade. It was great to see so many familiar faces and connect with community leaders as we kicked off the celebrations!"