{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=360377", "Congressman Cuellar\u2019s Office to Host Starr County Home Weatherization Workshop", "2013-11-04", "2013", "2013-11", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Henry Cuellar", "C001063", "cuellar.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Thursday, November 7th, the office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) will host a Home Repair and Energy Efficiency Workshop for Starr County residents.\r\n\u201cDuring the month of August, my grants coordinators traveled across the Rio Grande Valley communities in the 28th District of Texas as part of an effort to ensure that federal resources are allocated to address local needs,\u201d said Congressman Cuellar.\u00a0 \u201cDuring that tour, we heard from local leaders and elected officials in Starr County that there is a need for more resources for home repair and weatherization, especially for the elderly and low income families. \u00a0Weatherization efforts such as fixing roofs, ensuring that homes receive proper heating and cooling, and other general repairs can raise property values throughout the community.\u00a0 I encourage residents across Starr County to attend this workshop so that they can learn about federal resources that match their needs.\u201d \u00a0 \u00a0\r\n\u201cThe costs associated with maintaining a home are a challenge for many rural homeowners,\u201d said Paco Valentin, USDA Rural Development State Director.\u00a0 \u201cUSDA Rural Development programs are available to provide housing rehabilitation assistance to weatherize and repair existing homes, install or improve plumbing, and provide access to people with disabilities, all critical components to improving the lives of rural residents.\u201d\r\n\u201cWe strongly encourage Starr County residents to attend and learn how they can benefit from this event, as even relatively minor home improvements can save homeowners money over several years,\u201d said Tim Irvine, TDHCA Executive Director. \u201cUnfortunately, many Texans simply may not know how to obtain this type of assistance, a problem this event can begin to address. And while these resources are limited, many programs are available locally so we are hoping to see a big turnout.\u201d\r\nThe workshop will be hosted by Congressman Henry Cuellar\u2019s Outreach Coordinators and will provide a broad array of information on home weatherization, preservation, and repairs. The program is designed to provide senior citizens, low-income families, Americans with disabilities, and veterans the opportunity to meet with Federal and State agencies and apply for programs that meet their specific needs.\r\nThe event will include a presentation and a fair with booths for residents to ask questions and start applications.\u00a0 Following this event, Congressman Cuellar\u2019s grants coordinators will follow up with the individuals who attended to ensure that they have completed applications and received federal funds.\u00a0 \r\n\u00a0\r\nWhat:\u00a0\u00a0 Weatherization and Home Revitalization Workshop \u00a0\r\nWho: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participants will include: \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28)\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Texas Department Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 US Department of Agricultural Rural Development (USDA-Rural Development) \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 American Electric Power (AEP) \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Community Resource Group (CRG)\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CAC)\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Costal Bend Center for Independent Living \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Habitat for Humanity of the Rio Grande Valley \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Texas Veterans Land Board\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 VA Texas Valley Costal Bend Health Care System Starr County Administration \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 South Texas College\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Starr County Industrial Foundation \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rio Grande City Administration \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Texas Office of the Secretary of State \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Roma City Administration \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 La Grulla City Administration \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Community of San Isidro \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 City of Escobares Administration\u00a0\r\nWhen:\u00a0\u00a0 Thursday, November 7 \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9:45 AM CT \u2013 \u00a0Presentations by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, United States Department of Agricultural and Rural Development, and the Veteran\u2019s Administration \u2013 Auditorium \r\n\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a010:45 AM CT \u2013 Fair \u2013 Cafeteria\r\nWhere: South Texas College, Rio Grande City Campus \u2013 Student Services Building/Auditorium \r\n142 N FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nRio Grande City, Texas \u2013 El jueves, 7 de noviembre, la oficina del congresista Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) ofrecer\u00e1 una sesi\u00f3n para la reparaci\u00f3n del hogar y la eficiencia energ\u00e9tica para los residentes del Condado de Starr.\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u201cDurante el mes de agosto, los coordinadores de mi oficina que asisten en encontrar fondos federales viajaron por el distrito 28 de Texas para reunirse con oficiales locales y l\u00edderes de la comunidad sobres sus necesidades locales,\u201d dijo el congresista Cuellar.\u00a0 \u201cDurante este viaje, encontraron una falta de recursos federales en el condado de Starr, y a causa de esta falta, mi oficina ofrecer\u00e1 una sesi\u00f3n para los residentes del condado sobre reparaciones del hogar y eficiencia energ\u00e9tica.\u00a0 Las reparaciones del hogar, como arreglar el techo o mejorar los sistemas de calefacci\u00f3n o enfriamiento, pueden subir el valor de la propiedad a lo largo de la comunidad. Les animo a los residentes del Condado de Starr a asistir a esta sesi\u00f3n para que aprendan de los recursos federales que puedan cumplir con sus necesidades locales.\u00a0\r\n\r\nLa\u00a0sesi\u00f3n tratar\u00e1 con temas de climatizar, preservar, y reparar el hogar. Ciertos m\u00e9todos pueden reducir el consumo de energ\u00eda de su hogar y as\u00ed reducir\u00a0 su factura de electricidad.\u00a0 Se hizo la\u00a0sesi\u00f3n para que los residentes de Starr puedan conocer las agencias federales que ofrecen programas que puedan responder a sus necesidades.\r\n\r\nEl evento incluye presentaciones y una exposici\u00f3n con los agencias federales y estatales para que los residentes puedan hacer sus preguntas y empezar los aplicaciones. Despu\u00e9s del evento, los coordinadores del congresista se pondr\u00e1n en contacto con los asistentes para asegurar que han cumplido las aplicaciones y que ha recibido fondos federales. \u00a0\r\n\r\n\r\nEvento:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0  Sesi\u00f3n para reparaciones del hogar para el condado de Starr \u00a0\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nParticipantes: \u00a0\u00a0 Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28)\r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Texas Department Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) \r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 US Department of Agricultural Rural Development (USDA-Rural Development) \r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 American Electric Power (AEP) \r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Community Resource Group (CRG)\r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CAC)\r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Costal Bend Center for Independent Living \r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas \r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Habitat for Humanity of the Rio Grande Valley \r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc\r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Texas Veterans Land Board\r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 VA Texas Valley Costal Bend Health Care System Starr County Administration \r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 South Texas College\r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Starr County Industrial Foundation \r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rio Grande City Administration \r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Texas Office of the Secretary of State \r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Roma City Administration \r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 La Grulla City Administration \r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Community of San Isidro \r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 City of Escobares Administration\u00a0 \r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nFecha y hora:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jueves el 7 de noviembre \u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9:45 AM CT \u2013\u00a0 Presentations by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, United States Department of Agricultural and Rural Development, and the Veteran\u2019s Administration \u2013 Auditorium \r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10:45 AM CT \u2013 Fair \u2013 Cafeteria \r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nUbicaci\u00f3n:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 South Texas College, Rio Grande City Campus \u2013 Student Services Building/Auditorium \r\n\r\n142 N FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=360377"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9169192053377628, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}