You made our district proud for years,
@Thejshead
!
Congratulations on your graduation — looking forward to watching all of the amazing things you accomplish next! Go Jamal, go Cougars!
Nurses provide the foundation of healthcare. Their compassionate service is critical to keeping our communities safe and healthy.
As we celebrate
#NationalNursesWeek
, please join me in thanking all the nurses in
#TX18
and around the country for the crucial care they provide.
Again, out of everything we as a nation could be focused on, like helping millions of Americans get better health care, Republicans chose to focus on meaningless political games. The American people deserve better than this!
30 states and D.C. have taken action to raise teacher pay since the start of our Administration.
We continue to call on states to give public school teachers a raise – because they deserve it.
Congresswoman Wexton, you are showing the world what true courage and determination look like. Keep fighting. You are an inspiration to me and to millions of Americans across our nation.
Homeownership is an essential part of the American dream. Today, I am announcing $5.5 billion in grants that will build more affordable homes, support homeowners, and address homelessness across the country.
With the arrival of
@RepTimKennedy
, we are now 37 members of the Freshman class and we make up 17% of the Democratic Caucus. The future is looking good!
Cruz Almonaci is a first-generation college student passionate about immigration, labor and education policy. Cruz gained practical experience at the Hobby School through the Civic Houston Internship Program and the Leland Fellows program in Washington, D.C.
Today on the floor of the United States House of Representatives, Republicans spent the day not debating health care or anything you care about. They spent the day debating…
dishwashers.
What a true waste of time — Congress must get back to focusing on the people’s work!
Success in life is linked to great Teachers — providing support and guidance every student needs to grow and thrive.
This
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
, I want to thank the teachers in
#TX18
and across the country for their dedication and passion. I will always support our teachers!
Minor to major river flooding continues, particularly along portions of the Trinity, San Jacinto, and Navasota rivers. Rivers will remain swollen for days, so please continue to take caution.
⚠️Don't go around barricades & stay out of floodwaters.
On Cinco de Mayo, we honor the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla.
This is also an important time for Americans to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Mexico and the Mexican-American community in
#TX18
.
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
Like Jill says, "Teaching isn’t just a job. It’s a calling."
She knows that in her bones, and I know every educator who joined us at the White House for the first-ever Teacher State Dinner lives out that truth every day.
Has your property been damaged during the storms? Reporting it to officials is important so we can determine the scope of the disaster and provide appropriate recovery resources. Use the ISTAT tool in the QR code here.
CORRECTION: The McKay bridge is safe to pass.
The following roads and bridges are currently closed. For safety reasons never attempt to move or drive around barricades. If you cannot see the roadway through the water, DO NOT drive through it. Turn around don’t drown.
Barricades are in place for your safety. Flood waters contain many things that are harmful to your health. Protect yourself and others by leaving them in place.
Those in the affected San Jacinto River areas should evacuate while they can. If you don't evacuate now, you are endangering yourself and our first responders.
"There is no sense in putting them or yourself in any danger."
-Chief Samual Pena
FREE transportation services for evacuation are now available!
If you or someone you know requires transportation for evacuation, please contact 311 immediately.