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Comal County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.2% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.2% of income in Comal County, providing an average of $934 per capita to residents.

By San Antonio Corridor News | Apr 2, 2025

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Proposed legislation seeks to boost veteran awareness of VA home loan benefits

Rep. Monica De La Cruz has introduced the bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act.

By San Antonio Corridor News | Mar 27, 2025

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Guadalupe County: Income Maintenance made up 1.7% of total income in 2022

By San Antonio Corridor News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.7% of income in Guadalupe County, providing an average of $906 per capita to residents.

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U.S. denies Mexico's non-treaty water request; De La Cruz praises decision

By San Antonio Corridor News | Mar 20, 2025

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas issued a statement following the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs' decision to deny Mexico's request for water not covered by treaty obligations.

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Texas farmers receive $280 million in USDA aid

By San Antonio Corridor News | Mar 19, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's 15th district, announced the deployment of $280 million in aid funds for South Texas farmers.

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Guadalupe County residents received $10,352 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 211th in Texas

By San Antonio Corridor News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Guadalupe County received an average of $10,352 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 44th lowest in Texas.

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Congresswoman invites DHS secretary to visit South Texas border community

By San Antonio Corridor News | Mar 17, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has reached out to the newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, extending her congratulations and inviting her to South Texas.

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De La Cruz introduces bill for better multilingual telehealth access

By San Antonio Corridor News | Mar 14, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced the Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge (SPEAK) Act, a bipartisan initiative aimed at improving telehealth services for non-English speakers.

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Post office renamed after fallen agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr

By San Antonio Corridor News | Mar 11, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced bipartisan legislation to rename a post office in McAllen, Texas, after Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr.

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De La Cruz comments on government funding through continuing resolution

By San Antonio Corridor News | Mar 11, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's Republican delegation, issued a statement following her vote on the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.

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Comal County ranks 186th highest in Texas for per capita government transfer income at $11,449 in 2022

By San Antonio Corridor News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Comal County received an average of $11,449 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 69th lowest in Texas.

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Atascosa County ranks 118th in Texas for government transfer dependency at 26.8% in 2022

By San Antonio Corridor News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.8% of income in Atascosa County—ranking it 118th most dependent among Texas counties.

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Monica De La Cruz responds positively to President Trump's joint address

By San Antonio Corridor News | Mar 4, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas shared her thoughts following President Trump's Joint Address.

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Comal County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.8% of income in 2022

By San Antonio Corridor News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.8% of income in Comal County, providing an average of $620 per capita to residents.

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De La Cruz addresses water treaty concerns at White House meeting

By San Antonio Corridor News | Feb 27, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas's 15th District recently visited the White House to discuss water delivery issues with President Trump.

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Congresswoman De La Cruz supports FY25 budget resolution emphasizing fiscal responsibility

By San Antonio Corridor News | Feb 25, 2025

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz from Texas's 15th district expressed her support for the House FY2025 Budget Reconciliation Resolution.

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De La Cruz and Sykes lead bipartisan effort in women's caucus

By San Antonio Corridor News | Feb 12, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas has been elected as Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Women’s Caucus.

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De La Cruz advances bipartisan bills supporting veteran housing

By San Antonio Corridor News | Feb 11, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has successfully advanced two pieces of legislation aimed at supporting veterans.

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De La Cruz honors Dr. Milton Gonzalez at National Prayer Breakfast

By San Antonio Corridor News | Feb 7, 2025

Congresswoman De La Cruz of Texas's 15th district attended the National Prayer Breakfast, accompanied by Dr. Milton Louis Gonzalez from McAllen.

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Resolution aims to address Mexico's non-compliance with 1944 Water Treaty

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 29, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's 15th district, has introduced a resolution aimed at holding the Mexican government accountable for failing to meet its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty.