WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced a $13,856,191 award in federal funding for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program. Head Start is a federal program that promotes schools readiness for pre-school children from low-income families. The award is expected to provide comprehensive assistance including: educational, nutritional, health, social, and special services, to upwards of 3,690 children and their families in Hidalgo County. “The future of our nation depends on the education we provide to our children,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “Programs like Head Start help foster academic excellence at the onset and benefits families in the 15th District of Texas and across ...