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"I'm proud of the $6,225,000 in federal funds awarded to Houston Independent School District (HISD) to invest in 25 new school buses," said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. "These funds were only made possible by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. I was proud to support this law in Congress because I knew it would benefit students right here in our community.
During the Southeast Texas Transportation Summit on Oct. 25, U.S. reps. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston; Brian Babin, R-Woodville; and Randy Weber, R-Friendswood, discussed President Joe Biden's federal infrastructure bill and what it could mean for the Houston region.
Rep. Sylvia Garcia, a Houston Democrat, introduced a bill to bolster gynecological cancer care services at the VA. It would start as a pilot program at select VA health centers
Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced a bill to bolster gynecological cancer care services at the VA. It would start as a pilot program at select VA health centers.
The Latino Learning Center recently held its Humanitarian Awards Luncheon celebrating women CEOs. The organization presented awards to leaders from across the city. Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney was among the recipients of the Humanitarian Award.
Washington, D.C - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announced the introduction of the Community Finance Language Inclusion Act.This bill would expand the official definition of "technical assistance" within the Community Development Fin
Houston, Texas – Recently, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) led both Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urging an investigation into a racist and divisive election mailer sent to Houston residents recently.
Houston, Texas – Yesterday, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia hosted Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Xavier Becerra, during a healthcare roundtable in Houston, Texas.
Following today's DACA court hearing in Houston, it is evident that the DACA program remains at great risk. Sadly, Republicans seek to dismantle the program and its protections for Dreamers.
HOUSTON - Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the details of the next city's gun buyback event.
The second gun buyback event will take place on Saturday from 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. at the METRO Park & Ride at 11050 Harwin Drive. The event is one tool of the city's One Safe Houston initiative to reduce violent crime.
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The disappearance and killing of Vanessa Guillén, a U.S. Army specialist stationed in Fort Hood, Texas, in 2020 shook the nation and led to widescale changes in how the military protects victims of sexual violence.
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