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Archives for March 16, 2011

Commissioner Tijerina Reads to Children at Gallegos Elementary

Commissioner Pct.2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina helped celebrate Dr. Seuss week before spring break by reading to students of Jose Gallegos Elementary.  The Commissioner was invited by staff members of the school to read to a Dr. Seuss book to the children.  Read Across America is celebrated in schools throughout the United States during the first

Commissioner Pct.2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina Hosts Spring Bowling Tournament to Benefit Pct.2 Events

Webb County Commissioner Pct.2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina recently held a successful Bowling Tournament that will benefit various events in Pct.2 that include back to school events, holiday luncheons for the elderly, as well as after school snack programs in community centers.  Various businesses, organizations, and city and county candidates participated.  Raffles for prizes were held

CBP Officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry Seize $1.1 Million in Cocaine; Two North Carolina Men Arrested

 Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection,  EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry this weekend seized $1.1 million in cocaine and arrested two North Carolina men in connection with this enforcement action.  The seizure occurred on March 11, 2011 during a routine examination at

Heat Hopefuls Gave It a Shot in Invitational Tryouts

Courtesy Vanessa Guajardo, 2011 Tryouts An Overall Success for the Heat  LAREDO, Texas-Heat Head Coach Israel Collazo and his staff had their hands full as 32 players from different parts of the country descended to Laredo to give it their shot to make the 2011 Master Roster.  “By far, this group of talented individuals that

Gene Garza Named Director, Field Operations for Laredo Field Office

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Alan Bersin announced that effective March 13 Gene Garza has been selected to serve as Director, Field Operations for Laredo Field Office. Garza has been serving as interim Director since the retirement of DFO Leticia Moran in January.   The Laredo Field

CUELLAR SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO CUT SPENDING, REDUCE DEFICIT

Courtesy Jose Borjon, Bill would bring ‘expedited rescission’ on budget vote   Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced introduction of the Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act, a bill that will give Congress and the President important tools to cut wasteful spending and save taxpayer dollars.   The Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act, H.R. 1043, is