Today, I was proud to attend the USS Kingsville Commissioning Ceremony in Corpus Christi. It is an honor to have one of the last Independence-class littoral combat ships named after our great City of Kingsville & the King Ranch, enshrining its vital role in U.S. Naval operations.

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Today on Women’s Equality Day, we remember the enactment of the 19th amendment and honor the brave women who fought for universal suffrage. We continue their fight for equality today as we defend the freedom to vote & equal pay for equal work.

I was honored to celebrate Mrs. Hazel Laverne Myrick’s 108th birthday!  It was a privilege to present her with a statement entered into the Congressional Record and a flag flown over the Capitol.

Exciting day in Edcouch as The Landing at San Felipe breaks ground! Team Gonzalez was there to support this new development that will help address our housing shortage and promote economic growth.

Early this week, I sent a letter to Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding answers on Team USA's Olympic & Paralympic athletes being shadow-banned on Meta’s platforms for shooting-related sports content. We must support our Olympians and Paralympians, not censor them.

Team Gonzalez was on the ground at the Chicanos Por La Causa Health & Resources Fair connecting veterans with vital resources. A big thank you to Ms. Nuñez, Mr. Contreras, Mr. Jerry Peña, and their team for their unwavering dedication to our community!

Proud to have Team Gonzalez attend the 3rd Laguna Madre VetFest! It’s essential we continue to come together to serve veterans, active-duty military and their loved ones in the RGV. From healthcare to community support, we owe it to those who have given so much for our country.

Team Gonzalez was proud to attend Officer Medina’s retirement ceremony and celebrate his 23 years of dedicated service as a United States Probation Officer. Thank you for your commitment to our community and your unwavering sense of justice.

Team Gonzalez was honored to join the Astronomy at the Park event last night, organized by Resaca de la Palma State Park and South Texas Astronomical Society. The event highlighted the importance of reducing light pollution and the exceptional work being done at the CTMObservatory.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We remember those affected by suicide, raise awareness, and recommit our efforts to expand access to mental health resources. If you or someone you know is it need of support, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Congratulations to Brownsville native Jason Tabansky on his remarkable achievement of winning Paralympic gold in archery!

Today, we celebrate the many contributions workers have made to keep our communities thriving and our nation moving forward to a stronger future. Happy Labor Day!

For the second consecutive year, @UTRGV has been recognized as the top-performing institution of higher education in the state. Proud to have such an outstanding institution in our region! #TX34 #UTRGV utrgv.edu/newsroom/2024/…

Team Gonzalez was thrilled to be a part of the Hidalgo County CSA’s Bravo Zulu #GrantsAcrossTexas event to show our commitment for veterans in TX-34!

September is Passport Awareness Month! South Texas, make sure your passport is up to date. If you need assistance with your U.S. passport, Team Gonzalez and @travelgov are here to help! Visit travel.state.gov/passports for more information.