Vicente Gonzalez
DUnder this Administration, we've hit 158 days of the national average price at the pump being above $4. A new record. While extreme Republicans in Washington look the other way, our families are feeling the pain at the pump, at the checkout line, and every time they sit down to try to make monthly budgets work.
Happy 251st birthday to the U.S. Navy! South Texas is home to key Naval Air Stations, including NAS Kingsville and NAS Corpus Christi, which play a crucial role in training pilots and maintaining our nation's military readiness. My team and I are committed to ensuring our region's naval stations have the resources and support they need to keep American families safe.
Contact: Alexis Torres Raymondville, Texas—Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), joined by the City of Raymondville and Mayor Gilbert Gonzales, delivered $965,467 in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Community Project Funding to renovate and improve safety at multiple parks as part of the city-wide park improvement plan. This investment will support improvements at Pool Park, Pocket Park and Smiley Face Park, including new restrooms, exercise stations, nature trails, and additional parking. “Over the past year, I worked with local partners across our district to pass into law funding for 15 community projects that improve the lives of South Texas families,” said Congressman Vicente Gonzalez. “With this nearly $1 million investment into Raymondville, we are creating opportunities to promote a healthier future while advancing economic and community development tied to the City’s parks and recreation system. Thank you to all our city leaders for their outstanding leadership. I remain committed to ensuring federal resources make their way to our smaller communities just as much as in big cities.” “The Mayor, along with the Raymondville Board of Commissioners, and the City of Raymondville, would like to take this opportunity to thank Congressman Gonzalez and his staff in working hard in obtaining funding for our community. This investment which consists of park improvements throughout the City and will assist us in enhancing the quality of life for our community, promote health well-being, and help in the fight against diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. These improvements consist of walking trails, inclusive playground equipment, lighting, parking, and ADA restrooms. Once again, our greatest gratitude and appreciation to Congressman Gonzalez and his staff for always supporting our local community,” said Raymondville Mayor Gilbert Gonzales. As a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Gonzalez successfully secured $12.6 million in federal funds for 15 community projects this past year, including Raymondville’s city-wide park improvement plan.
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Investing in smaller communities is as important as investing in big cities! I am thrilled to have secured nearly $1 million in community project funding for the City of Raymondville's park improvement plan. This investment will create opportunities for a healthier future and increased economic development at Pool Park, Pocket Park, and Smiley Face Park. Thank you to Mayor Gonzales and all our city leaders for their outstanding leadership in getting this funding across the finish line.
I’m saddened by the passing of RJ Mitte, a talented actor, disability-rights activist, and President of the Mitte Foundation. RJ’s commitment to supporting the arts in Brownsville and making the world a more inclusive place will have a lasting impact on generations to come.
#TeamGonzalez was excited to attend the Cannery Public Market ribbon-cutting ceremony in the heart of the Mitte Cultural District in Brownsville, made possible by a $700,000 federal investment. Congratulations to the City of Brownsville, the Brownsville Wellness Coalition, and the Rio Grande Food Bank for creating a welcoming health & wellness space where families can get fresh foods, educational cooking classes, and much more!
As your Congressman, my top priority is fighting for our South Texas values in Washington. Stay up to date with my work by subscribing to my newsletter at: https://t.co/2GMFH3NBG9 https://t.co/LQwjiyXXSC
I am proud to deliver $1 million in community project funding to the City of Harlingen for the construction of a new animal shelter. This investment will create safe and more humane conditions for stray and lost pets before they find their forever homes! In Washington, I will continue supporting legislation that protects the well-being of our four-legged friends and holds animal abusers accountable! More from CBS 4:
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. In Texas alone, 24,270 women are estimated to be diagnosed this year. Early detection matters, and it can save a life! This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, my wife, Lorena, is discussing the importance of regular screening, knowing the signs, and supporting those affected! Read more here ⬇️ https://t.co/EnmtylTPfP
It was great to meet with Coastal Bend workers at Celanese about strengthening job growth and economic development across our region. To ensure South Texans remain competitive for high-skilled jobs, I've worked hard to bring home more than $1.3 billion in federal investments for education and workforce training programs. And I'll continue fighting in Congress for even more local support.
Judge Jaime E. Carrillo has devoted more than 36 years to advancing justice, including nearly a decade of honorable service on the Kleberg County bench. Today, I had the honor to present a Congressional Record recognizing his extraordinary leadership in public service and his unwavering dedication to our community! With this Congressional Record, his legacy is now permanently preserved in the history of the United States Congress.
The City of Harlingen and our work at every level of government to grow the local economy serve as a model for the rest of the nation. Congratulations to the entire Harlingen community on receiving prestigious recognition as an All-America City! With my support in Congress, we will keep investing in education and vocational training to create good-paying jobs here at home, powered by South Texas talent.
Today, on National Coffee with a Cop Day, #TeamGonzalez joined Kleberg and Willacy County officers in Kingsville to strengthen important relationships and build even greater trust between local law enforcement and our communities! Thank you to the dedicated officers who participated and met with our neighbors. Your continued service to South Texas keeps us all safe!
$90. That's what this Administration thinks of America's senior citizens. First, they enacted the so-called Big, Beautiful Bill to cut Medicare by $500+ billion over the next decade. Then, they refused to extend ACA tax credits, causing monthly insurance premiums to soar by hundreds of dollars. Now, they're robbing community health centers to dole out $90 checks that most seniors in our district aren't eligible for and will barely cover rising costs to visit a doctor or get lifesaving meds. Extreme Republicans in Washington don’t get to act as the firefighter when they were the arsonist all along.
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Who wants to tell this clown the discounts are only for 2 years, while the Billionaires got the permanent cuts. And our Seniors lost $500 Billion of Medicare to pay for it all. He gets an F in research! Where did he go to law school?
Overcrowded animal shelters in the Rio Grande Valley increase the risk of disease spread and limit how many animals can receive proper care before finding their forever homes. Alongside the @HarlingenTex, I secured $1 million in community project funding to build a new 15,000 sq. ft. shelter, improving conditions for stray or lost pets while easing the strain on staff and volunteers who maintain operations.
With gas prices at nearly $4 a gallon, Amigos del Valle is forced to cut back on weekly senior outing events. The Administration's extreme policies and unauthorized war in Iran has wide-ranging consequences back home that are now affecting a service seniors rely on for their health and well-being. South Texas seniors and their families deserve better, and I will keep fighting to hold this Administration accountable.
I believe in second chances, because earning my GED opened the door to new opportunities—and as your Congressman, I'm fighting to ensure every South Texan gets a fair shot at life. It was a pleasure to visit YouthBuild Brownsville, an organization that assists young people in earning their GED and gaining valuable workforce training for different careers. When we invest in education and vocational programs, we invest in the future leaders of South Texas!
For nearly three decades, the Mitte Cultural District has been at the heart of Brownsville’s creative community and brings together more than 20 organizations to showcase what makes our city truly unique. The Mitte Cultural District is more than deserving of its designation as a Texas Cultural District by the Texas Commission on the Arts, and I was thrilled to celebrate this historic milestone with the City of Brownsville and all our neighbors!
Nearly 7 months ago, the President promised federal funding for Corpus Christi’s water crisis. So far, it seems like another of his empty promises. Mr. President, honor your commitment. And if Congress needs to act, send us the request. We must get this done! https://t.co/Uq3rsDhGDp
The Administration promised to lower costs on day one. Instead, the average household in Texas has overpaid thousands of dollars for goods and services due to the White House's reckless tariffs and war in Iran. I refuse to leave behind hardworking families and continue to remain focused on advancing commonsense legislation to drive down the cost of living.
Today, we broke ground on an exciting expansion of the Boys and Girls Club of Weslaco, which I secured $1.7 million in federal funding to support and create more opportunities for our kids to reach their full potential! This expansion will add 12,000 square feet of new space, including administrative offices, a dedicated teen center, gymnasium, and multi-purpose areas designed to support social services and family-focused programming!
To create a safer and more resilient South Texas, we must invest in drainage, conservation, and other water infrastructure priorities. I worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to secure major funding authorization wins for South Texas in this biannual Water Resources Development Act and proudly supported its passage in the House. Now, our region is now one step closer to getting the federal support it needs, and I look forward to continued negotiations with the Senate to ensure each of these initiatives is enacted into law. Learn more 👇