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Archives for March 2011

CUELLAR INTRODUCES BILL NAMED AFTER ICE Special AGENT JAIME ZAPATA

Reduces border violence, increases inter-agency collaboration  WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) announced that he has introduced the Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) Act of 2011, H.R. 915, named after ICE special agent Jaime Zapata. The bill would enhance border security and reduce security threats by authorizing and appropriating funds

CUELLAR supports U.S.-Mexico cargo truck agreement whicH will create jobs in South Texas

Courtesy Jose Borjon, Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after President Barack Obama and President Felipe Calderon announced an agreement has been reached between the United States and Mexico on cargo trucks: “This agreement is great news for Texas producers and an important step to more open, transparent and efficient

Cuellar votes to eliminate burdensome paperwork from small businesses and focus on creating jobs

Courtesy Jose Borjon,   Bill will ease operations for small businesses in South Texas   Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted in favor of H.R. 4, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011. The bill would terminate a law that would impose unreasonable burdens on small business, such as filing detailed

JDRF Is Ready to Walk to Cure Diabetes

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, “Lasso the Cure”  It’s time to cowboy-up and get ready to help Laredo’s Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Lasso the Cure at their 2011 Walk to Cure Diabetes event on Saturday, April 2, 2011, starting at 8:00 a.m. at Texas A&M International University.  Laredo I.S.D. Superintendent Dr. Marcus Nelson is the 2011 Walk

City of Laredo Goes to Washington, D.C.

Annual trip for City Leaders who Continue to advocate for Federal Funds Courtesy Xochitl Mora, This Sunday March 6th The City of Laredo will travel to our nation’s capitol, advocating for federal funds and policy changes to help with various local issues in the community that have a regional or national impact, such as health,

ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES SEASONAL TRAVEL SERVICE BETWEEN LAREDO AND ORLANDO

Courtesy Allegiant, COMPANY OFFERS $59.99* ONE-WAY FARES  LAREDO, Texas —Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT)  announces it will begin nonstop seasonal travel service between Laredo, Texas, and Orlando, Fla., via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). The seasonal service will operate May 20 through mid-August. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering fares as low as

Third Annual Spring Break Kite Festival Promises Over the Top Fun

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Free, family fun festival will feature games, activities, food and fun  Laredo, TX—The iconic, traditional diamond shape, flying carefree in the wind is evocative of a simpler, carefree childhood. It is also one of the most easy, entertaining and affordable ways for a family to have fun together. The bright colors and

CUELLAR RANKED ONE OF THE MOST CENTRIST MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

Courtesy Lesley Lopez, Washington – The National Journal’s 2010 congressional vote ratings place Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) one of the most centrist Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Cuellar is the 26th most conservative Democrat in the 112th Congress and the 2nd most conservative Texas Democrat.   Reporters and editors from the non-partisan

Spring Break Family Fun at the Laredo Public Library

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo Public Library presents Spring Break Family Fun! There will be fun and activities including:   Stories, Arts & Crafts and much more.  Children and families are invited to participate in these FREE activities from: March 14 through March 18, 20011 Monday, March 14         10:30 – 11:30 a.m.   Story & Crafts (pasta activity)

Sheriff Cuellar Presented a $5,000 Check to Teens in the Driver Seat

Courtesy Maru de La Paz,  Laredo, Texas (Webb County) –  Sheriff Martin Cuellar presented a check for $5,000 to the Teens in the Driver Seat Organization.  The check was presented to assist the program with promoting safe teen driving practices. By the same token, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be assisting with the planning

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