Laredo Times

Rep. Henry Cuellar, serving Texas' 28th district in the U.S. Congress, shared a series of tweets on April 18, 2025, highlighting his recent activities and engagements. Cuellar, who has been a congressional representative since 2005, previously served in the Texas House of Representatives. Born and raised in Laredo, Cuellar has a longstanding commitment to his constituents and regional issues.

On April 18, Cuellar stated, “I’m honored to have received the 2025 Autism Advocacy Award, a national recognition presented during the Autism Worthy Gala Dinner hosted by the Autism Society of America—a leading organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by autism.” This award was presented at a gala dinner by the Autism Society of America, emphasizing his contributions to autism advocacy.

Cuellar also reported on an engaging luncheon held at King’s Inn later that day, saying, “I had an engaging luncheon at King’s Inn—where the catfish and shrimp were absolutely delicious—with officials from Duval, Jim Hogg, Webb, and Starr Counties, along with representatives from Senators Cornyn and Cruz, and other South Texas leaders. We had a great discussion on.” The luncheon was attended by officials from several counties and U.S. Senators' representatives, focusing on South Texas priorities.

In another tweet, Cuellar shared his activities from the previous day, noting, “Yesterday, I had the opportunity to tour the Rio Grande with IBWC Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner, Mayor Victor Trevino and BP. We discussed important water projects, security-related activity in the area, and potential dredging efforts to support both border security and.” The tour included discussions on water and security projects vital to border area development.

Cuellar’s educational background includes a degree from Georgetown University and a JD from the University of Texas at Austin, underpinning his extensive political career.