MISSION -- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) recognized Escobar Rios Elementary School in Mission as a National Blue Ribbon School for its overall academic excellence and progress in closing achievement gaps. Escobar Rios Elementary is one of 28 schools in Texas that were recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with this award, 7 of those in the 28th Congressional District of Texas. Congressman Cuellar said, “It is my pleasure to recognize Escobar Rios Elementary School as a Blue Ribbon school. This distinction from the Department of Education is an honor, not only for the school, but for the community.” He continued, “I ...