Tag: Filemon Vela
Vela officially leaves Congress; speaks about possible replacement
It’s official: Brownsville Democrat Filemon Vela Jr. has stepped down from his Texas 34 congressional district seat after sending resignation letters today to Gov. Greg Abbott and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
District 34 Congressman Filemon Vela resigning early from Congress
BROWNSVILLE — Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela of Texas said Thursday he will soon leave office for a job in the private sector rather than finish what was already his final term in Congress.
Rep. Gonzalez mulls switching districts as possible uphill battle looms
BY BERENICE GARCIA AND NAXIELY LOPEZ-PUENTE | STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez announced Friday he is considering switching districts to represent a different area...
Vela congratulates Blue Ribbon Schools
U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela congratulated the four schools in his congressional district that are being recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools, Rising Scholars Academy...
Vela announces $1.7M awarded to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport
U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville, announced Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $1.7 million to the City of Brownsville to fund further...
Vela: $133M may go to local bridges
Three international bridges in Cameron County could be getting upgrades after U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville, announced he managed to include millions in federal...
Civil rights lawyer, Brownsville native announces Democratic congressional bid
Brownsville native and civil rights lawyer Rochelle Garza has announced her candidacy for Texas’ 34th congressional district, a seat currently held by U.S. Rep....
Vela hosts Service Academy Day; Students can learn about rigorous application process
South Texas middle school and high school students can learn how to go about applying to a U.S. service academy during a virtual Service...
EDITORIAL: Candidates: Next representative should maintain Vela’s commitment
U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela has announced he won’t seek reelection to his congressional seat. Assuming he serves out his current term, he will continue...
Project to expand bridge lanes; Will reduce wait, travel time
Cameron County and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have approved a Donations Acceptance Agreement that calls for the expansion of inbound lanes at Veterans...
