U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez representing Texas' 34th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez representing Texas' 34th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, serving the U.S. Congress for Texas’s 34th district, took to social media on March 27, 2025, to address several issues affecting his constituents. Gonzalez has been representing his district since 2017 and is known for engaging with his constituents on platforms like X.
On March 27, 2025, at 19:24:46 UTC, Gonzalez warned residents of South Texas about severe weather conditions. He urged caution by stating, "South Texas, please watch out for heavy rainfall and severe weather, stay safe!" His warning served as a precautionary measure amidst looming weather disturbances.
Later, Gonzalez addressed economic concerns at 20:40:21 UTC. He highlighted the financial pressures on American families due to high egg prices, grocery bills, and the potential defunding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). He emphasized the importance of SNAP, noting, "At a time when egg prices are reaching record highs, grocery bills are hurting wallets, and American families are barely getting by, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is in danger of being defunded by House Republicans."
In a post made at 23:42:46 UTC, Gonzalez expressed his disapproval of efforts by the President and the Department of Defense to undermine the legacy of Freddy Gonzalez, a Vietnam veteran and native of the Rio Grande Valley. He asserted his stance firmly by stating, "I will not stand by as @POTUS and @DeptofDefense try to erase the legacy of an honorable Vietnam Veteran and RGV native Freddy Gonzalez from history! This is shameful." Gonzalez's statement underscores his commitment to preserving the legacy and honor of historic figures within his district.