West RGV News

Rep. Monica De La Cruz, serving in the U.S. Congress for Texas' 15th district since replacing Vicente Gonzalez in 2023, has recently shared updates on her engagements via social media.

On April 16, 2025, De La Cruz remarked on a meeting her staff attended with Dr. Fernando Diaz of Texas Oncology in McAllen, along with members of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The discussion focused on "the importance of cancer research and the future of oncology care in our district." The meeting reflects De La Cruz's attention to healthcare issues in her constituency"Staff from my office met with Dr. Fernando Diaz of Texas Oncology in McAllen and members of the @ASCO to discuss the importance of cancer research and the future of oncology care in our district."

Later that day, De La Cruz highlighted the significance of Selena Day, a tribute to the late Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, also known as the Queen of Tejano music. De La Cruz commemorated the icon's birthday by celebrating "her legacy, talent, and passion as a trailblazer who broke barriers for future generations of women in Tejano music.""On April 16th, we celebrate Selena Day, honoring the birthday of the iconic Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, the Queen of Tejano music. Today, we remember her legacy, talent, and passion as a trailblazer who broke barriers for future generations of women in Tejano music."

In another engagement, De La Cruz expressed appreciation for a meeting with Mr. Perez and Mr. Torres from the Hidalgo County Veteran Services. She remarked on the constructive dialogue regarding her commitment to "advocate for veterans in Congress and the important services Hidalgo County provides to support our local heroes.""Appreciated the opportunity to meet with Mr. Perez and Mr. Torres from @HidalgoCountyTX Veteran Services. We talked about my ongoing efforts to advocate for veterans in Congress and the important services Hidalgo County provides to support our local heroes."

Monica De La Cruz, who was born in Brownsville, Texas in 1974, now resides in McAllen. She graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor of Business Studies degree.