Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar today released the following statement on Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano’s establishment of a ‘border czar’ position to oversee federal efforts to secure the southern border: “Secretary Napolitano’s appointment of a new ‘border czar’ is an important and meaningful step forward that reflects a deep understanding of the challenges
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was recently named the 2009 Government Recycling Program of the Year by the Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA). The CMRA Board of Directors presented the award to TxDOT during its 2009 annual meeting held April 6 in Tampa, Florida. Each year, CMRA recognizes organizations in four categories
Nearly 250 Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) students will initiate a new tradition in highlighting undergraduate and graduate research, scholarly and creative activity with the first presentation of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference Monday – Thursday, April 20-23. TAMIU provost and vice president for Academic Affairs Dr. Pablo Arenaz said the Conference represents an
(Laredo, TX) The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is going hi-tech to inform motorists about lane closures and construction related activity. TxDOT’s Laredo District is now posting important highway information on Twitter, the popular and free message utility available worldwide. “This is a great way to keep the public informed on what is happening on
