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Archives for July 21, 2011

Mexican Authorities turn over a Wanted Fugitive to US Law Enforcement

Courtesy Joe Baeza, At approximately 1p.m. Mexican authorities turned over Wenceslao Tovar Jr. to U.S. Marshal’s custody.  He is being held in Federal custody on outstanding federal charges. He was transported to the Laredo Police Department for processing. He is also pending the outstanding warrants from a 2005 case which include charges of Murder, Aggravated

CBP Launches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

Courtesy Richard Pauza, “Don’t Be Fooled” to Complement Central America/Mexico Campaign  WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today launched two public service announcements as part of the “Don’t Be Fooled” campaign—a public awareness campaign designed to educate citizens and encourage public vigilance to combat human trafficking within local communities, and invite others to

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR’S CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BALANCE BUDGET GAINS ENDORSEMENT BY CONSERVATIVE BLUE DOG COALITION

Courtesy Jose Borjon,   Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (TX-28) balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution has been endorsed by the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition. It would require the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress every fiscal year, along with other measures to enhance fiscal responsibility. The Blue Dog Coalition

REP. RAYMOND JOINS GOVERNOR PERRY FOR BILL SIGNING

Courtesy David Leo,  AUSTIN, Tx– Rep. Richard Peña Raymond (D-Laredo) joined Governor Rick Perry as he signed a bill that requires state agencies, boards and commissions to use respectful language when referring to individuals with intellectual disabilities.   As chairman of the House Human Services Committee, which has authority over issues that affect Texans with disabilities,