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Archives for May 2011

CUELLAR, PRO-TRADE CAUCUS HOST TRADE TALKS WITH COLOMBIAN AMBASSADOR

Courtesy Jose Borjon, Congressional Trade Coalition Dedicated to Advancing Pending Free Trade Agreements Washington, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Pro-Trade Caucus (CPTC), a bipartisan coalition dedicated to promoting trade as a tool to spur economic growth and job creation in the United States, as well as Members of the Congressional Colombia Caucus and interested

Deputies Respond to Gunshot Incident

Courtesy Maru De La Paz,  Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On the morning of May 11,2011, at approximately 9:11 a.m., Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a call regarding an incident at a ranch located on north west of highway I-35 north of Laredo. Upon arrival, Sheriff’s Deputies discovered Isauro Fructoso Serena, 45 years of

Commissioner Jerry Garza Announces Funds Still Available for Veterans’ Rental Assistance

Courtesy Eddie Zavala, (Laredo, Tx)- Jerry Garza, Webb County Commissioner Precinct 3, today announced that funds are still available for qualifying veterans who need help with rental payments.  The funds are part of the Veterans Rental Assistance Program, currently being administered by Garza’s office. The program, which is based on income eligibility, is open to all

Community Invited to Attend Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Ceremony combines spiritual, secular aspects to help honor, memorialize 6 million Jews killed during the Holocaust After the horrors of the Holocaust, the world vowed to never let such a thing happen again, by hosting ceremonies to commemorate the victims.  Holocaust Remembrance Day is when Jewish congregations around the world remember the

ZAPATA COUNTY SHERIFF AND MCALLEN POLICE CHIEF TO TESTIFY BEFORE HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY SUBCOMMITTEE

Courtesy Jose Borjon, Sheriff Gonzalez and Chief Rodriguez to offer insight knowledge of law enforcement efforts and securing the U.S.-Mexico border  Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced today that Zapata County Sheriff Sigifredo “Sigi” Gonzalez and McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez will testify before the House Homeland Security Oversight, Investigations and Management Subcommittee

Special Student of the Month

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, Webb County Judge Danny Valdez will be holding the 13th Annual Special Student of the Month awards presentation this Thursday, May 12 at the Martin High School Band Hall.  The special event starts at 10:00 a.m. The event honors physically challenged students of Laredo for their achievements in school and is co-sponsored

Cuellar: STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S IMMIGRATION AND BORDER SECURITY SPEECH

Courtesy Daniella Martinez,  Washington, D.C. – “President Obama’s speech in El Paso today touched on the realization of the American dream. As a child of migrant farm workers, I have seen firsthand that they contribute immensely to the growth and prosperity of our country.  Democrats have worked to toughen border security through the addition of thousands

Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the Retirement of Texas A&M University System Chancellor Dr. Mike McKinney

Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN)-“I am deeply grateful for Chancellor Mike McKinney’s dedicated service to the Texas A&M University System and to our great State of Texas. His leadership and expertise have benefitted not only the 19 A&M system institutions, but also Texas higher education in general.  “As determined as he is affable, Chancellor McKinney visited

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