Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, TEXAS — As the nation begins Holy Week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Laredo Port of Entry will soon begin to process larger volumes of international travelers to the United States through the South Texas border. The increase in traffic is due to the upcoming

Courtesy Joana Santillan, (Laredo, Tx)-Laredo College launches new technology programAs a leader in short-term technical and vocational programs that prepare students for the workforce, Laredo College continues to innovate and expand its reach by offering new programs in various industries that fulfill the regional labor demand. LC is now offering a new Electronic Technologies Program

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, TX— Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, members of the Laredo City Council, city staff and the private sector were in Austin this week to ask for funding and support on projects that will benefit Laredo. Some of those projects include assessment of ethylene oxide emissions; air quality monitoring; substance use and mental

Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño presented several recognitions during the City Council meeting held on Monday, February 6, 2023, to a group of individuals that have performed and accomplished important objectives, while representing Laredo in front of other cities and organizations. The City of Laredo is pleased

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz presented recognitions and appreciation certificates for the service and contributions made by those volunteers appointed by Mayor Saenz to 38 Advisory and City Committees during the Mayor’s tenure. Additionally, Council recognized Mr. Carlos Luna, a former Director of the J.W. Nixon High School

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge and Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized cocaine that totaled over $1,500,000 in street value in four separate, unrelated incidents over the weekend. “Narcotic interdiction continues to be vital to the CBP border security mission,” said Port

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Laredo, TX—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $4,305,000 in federal funds to support border security in Webb County. The money will be used by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to pay for: Overtime and applicable fringe benefits for the police officers of Webb County Sheriff’s Office, Laredo Police Dept., Offices of

Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo and the Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar have announced an awarded $1.5 million federal grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA), which will contribute towards the Springfield Avenue Extension project in North Laredo (District 6). Parallel to IH-35, the Springfield Avenue Extension Project is a

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Washington, DC—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that he secured $3,623,157 in federal dollars for rural transportation providers in Texas’ 28th Congressional District through the Texas Transportation Commission and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The federal funding is provided through formula grants which will be distributed to the Alamo Area Council of

Courtesy Francisco Rodriguez, PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge Cargo Facility intercepted $13,600,000 in alleged fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. “The Pharr cargo facility continues to be a target for smuggling activity, but our CBP officers are relentless and use all available resources to find