Congressman Vicente Gonzalez

Life-threatening hurricanes and extreme flooding in coastal communities have gotten worse over the years, costing taxpayers millions for recovery efforts.

The Administration’s budget proposal to eliminate federal support SPI and other cities rely on to save lives, conserve water and the environment, and mitigate property damage is dangerously cruel. Congress came together last fiscal year to reject this attack on our coastal communities, and we must do so again.

Proposed federal grant cuts risk SPI’s dune protection, beach access ramps South Padre Island officials are calling on support to protect federal Coastal Zone Management grants that have long helped the city fund dune protection and beach access ramp projects, the city announced in a statement on Facebook on May 26.

Congratulations to the Santa Gertrudis ISD softball team on winning the 2026 State Championship for the second time in program history!

You make not only Kingsville, but all of South Texas proud! 🦁🎉

Santa Gertrudis Academy wins second State Championship in program history, taking down Coahoma Santa Gertrudis Academy takes down the 3-peat State title holders Coahoma in an 8-1 UIL 3A-DII State Championship victory. State MVP goes to senior catcher K'Lee Bazan.

presented 10 Congressional Certificates to South Texas students awarded as Grand Champion at the Mercedes Livestock Show. Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment!

Grilling might look a little scarce this season since the Administration's policies have caused the cost of summer staples to surge.

While Democrats are focused on lowering your costs, extreme Republicans in Washington are forcing families to break the bank just to enjoy a good ol' backyard bbq!

This Administration’s policies have created labor shortages that in turn are raising costs and delaying the construction of new homes and businesses in South Texas.

I’m working in Congress to save the American workforce and ensure South Texas construction sites have the temporary skilled labor they need to meet the demands of our growing communities.

Harlingen construction boom slowing pace amid ICE raids HARLINGEN — The city’s record construction boom is slowing its pace amid a federal immigration crackdown slashing the labor force while driving up building prices in a region that’s turning into a destination.

South Texas: if you’re planning to travel internationally this summer, don’t forget to check your passport expiration date.

And if you need help applying for or renewing your passport, reach out to my office at 956-682-5545.

Congratulations to Coach Willie Brown of Brownsville Independent School District’s Rivera Early College High School on his retirement after 42 years as an educator! To celebrate, presented Coach Brown with a certificate of Congressional Recognition and an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol.

Thank you for decades of commitment and mentorship to students in the classroom and on the sport fields. The future of South Texas is bright because of educators like Coach Brown.

Pendleton Park in Harlingen is getting a new $6 million indoor recreation center!

I’m proud to have secured $1 million in federal funding to support the construction of a safe space where families can come together to play, swim, exercise, and eat healthy. I look forward to its expected completion by next spring!

Harlingen launching $6 million indoor recreation center The city’s planning to transform family recreation in Harlingen.

Congratulations to Brownsville ISD’s Mr. Troy T. Whittemore and Ms. Rosa Maria Casas on 37 years and 33 years respectively of dedication and service to South Texas students.

celebrated both educators for their impact on staff, students, and the community by presenting a flag flown over the United States Capitol in honor of achieving this remarkable milestone!

The Administration has spent the last year raising your prices. Now, American families are struggling to put food on the table.

Instead of making life more affordable, Republicans in Washington passed the largest cut ever to SNAP through their Big Ugly Bill in order to give more tax breaks to the wealthiest few. You deserve better.

New Fed report warns of ‘remarkable’ increase in households skipping meals due to food costs | CNN Business There’s been a “remarkable” increase over the past few years in Americans struggling to put food on the table, and that’s likely contributing to record-low consumer sentiment readings, new Federal Reserve Bank of New York research showed Wednesday.