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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Cameron County

By East RGV News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Cameron County received $9.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Brooks County in 2021

By East RGV News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Brooks County received $611,881 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Kenedy County in 2021

By East RGV News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Kenedy County received $6,404 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Willacy County rise or fall in 2021?

By East RGV News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Willacy County received $8.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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1 Kenedy County farmer received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By East RGV News | Feb 25, 2024

Farm in Kenedy County received $1,232 in taxpayer-funded subsidy in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Willacy County receive in 2021?

By East RGV News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Willacy County received $6,337,964 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Brooks County farmers in 2021 reached $316,245

By East RGV News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Brooks County received $316,245 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Cameron County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By East RGV News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Cameron County received $7,818,865 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Ortiz Elementary School in Texas Receives National Blue Ribbon Award for Academic Excellence

By East RGV News | Sep 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ortiz Elementary School in Brownsville, Texas has been named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, announced Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) today."I congratulate Ortiz Elementary for its high level of academic excellence — making it one Texas’s highest performing schools," said Congressman Gonzalez. "This award would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of its exemplary faculty, educators, and students. Ortiz Elementary not only serves as a national model for best practices in teaching and...

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program Summary Report: Evaluation of Medication Management in Veterans Health Administration Facilities

By East RGV News | Sep 29, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program Summary Report: Evaluation of Medication Management in Veterans Health Administration Facilities published on Sept. 22.

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Congressman Gonzalez Announces $1 Million in Federal Grants to Increase Valley Firefighter Staffing and Safety

By East RGV News Report | Sep 13, 2023

On September 8, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced grants totaling over $1 million to the cities of Edinburg and McAllen as part of two grant programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to bolster fire department staffing and safety.

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Iowa joins Texas in border security efforts amid escalating cartel activity and ongoing Biden border crisis

By East RGV News Report | Sep 5, 2023

In response to mounting cartel activity and the ongoing immigration challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border during the Biden administration, Iowa has joined hands with Texas to reinforce border security efforts, the Des Moines Register reported. This move underscores growing concerns about the security and immigration issues along the southern border.

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Congressman Gonzalez Leads Congressional Hispanic Caucus Colleagues in Letter Urging Austrian Government to Return Moctezuma’s Headdress to Mexico

By East RGV News Report | Aug 29, 2023

Artifact Holds Deep Cultural Value for Hispanic Community

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Congressman Gonzalez Celebrates the One Year Anniversary of the Pact Act Being Signed Into Law, Encourages Qualifying South Texas Veterans to Submit Claims

By East RGV News Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 13, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) marked the one-year anniversary of the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022, the largest expansion to veteran benefits in 30 years. This comprehensive act increased healthcare access for our veterans who have been exposed to potentially harmful toxins, and finally gave them the care that they deserve.

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Congressman Gonzalez Celebrates $5 Million in Federal Funds for Rural Transit

By East RGV News Report | Aug 14, 2023

On August 9, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) celebrated multiple federal transportation grants benefiting rural communities throughout the 34thCongressional District of Texas. The federal grants, in addition to state funding, were awarded to several local rural transit agencies, counties, organizations and cities by the Texas Transportation Commission.

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Congressman Gonzalez Condemns Governor Abbott’s Response to Doj Lawsuit

By East RGV News Report | Jul 31, 2023

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) condemned Governor Abbott’s recent unlawful and inhumane actions at the border and his brazen repudiation and response to the Department of Justice’s lawsuit and investigation in Operation Lone Star.

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Congressman Gonzalez Joins Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Support South Texas Employers

By East RGV News Report | Jul 25, 2023

On July 18, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) joined a bipartisan group of members to announce the introduction of H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act or HIRE Act. This legislation aims to support American employers and small businesses by reducing the nation’s chronic labor shortage, boosting our economy, and ensuring that those who come to our country to work can do so in a safe and lawful manner.

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Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Scotus Decision to Block Student Loan Relief Program

By East RGV News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to block President Biden’s student loan relief program.

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Congressman Gonzalez Celebrates Historic $20 Million Grant to Texas A&M University

By East RGV News Report | Jul 7, 2023

Funding will help cultivate future generations of Hispanic agricultural leaders

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Congressman Gonzalez Joins Letter to Resolve Bridge Project Delays in South Texas

By East RGV News Report | Jul 6, 2023

This week, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) sent a bicameral, bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, urging him to end longstanding delays and approve permits for four crucial cross-border bridge projects in South Texas.