Archives for June 2020
Courtersy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge intercepted hard narcotics totaling over $700,000 in street value. “Drug trafficking organizations are persistent in their attempts to smuggle hard narcotics into the United States,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port of Entry. “Through
Courtesy Charlotte Laracy First Step to Negotiate with the Senate Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. This legislation is a comprehensive approach that will hold police accountable, end racial profiling, empower our communities, and build trust between law enforcement and our communities. Congressman Cuellar calls on
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed the 24th and 25th deaths in Laredo related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the family and want them to know that our counselors and our teams are available to support them. The 24th
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The Laredo Municipal Court is informing the public that it will begin implementing increased health and safety measures. Beginning Monday, June 29, 2020, the physical Municipal Court offices will be closed to the public. The court will remain functional via telephone and Internet. Payments can continue to be made either online
Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Legislation will strengthen ACA, lower health costs and prescription drug prices Washington, D.C. – Today, one day after the Trump Administration filed a brief asking the Supreme Court to strike down the Affordable Care Act, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped unveil new legislation to build on the ACA to lower health costs
Courtesy Eduardo Chapa, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – We are going back to basics and have started a Wanted Person Poster Campaign. This campaign will be a collaborative effort between the community and our office through social media or by calling our hotlines, wherein fugitives or those who have broken the law will be brought
Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Congressman recognized for record on supporting pro-growth, pro-small business policies Laredo, TX– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) was awarded the Spirit of Enterprise award by the United States Chamber of Commerce for his support of pro-job, pro-growth policies in the U.S. House of Representatives for the second session of the 116th Congress. Including
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo Tax Office is issuing the following important reminders: ** Delinquent Taxes for Tax Year 2019 ** June 30th – Last day to pay delinquent taxes for tax year 2019 in order to avoid attorney fees. This serves as a notification to all taxpayers who owe 2019 delinquent
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the World Trade Bridge intercepted narcotics totaling over $500,000 in street value. “Frontline officers at the World Trade Bridge demonstrated their commitment to the CBP mission by intercepting over a ton of marijuana over the weekend,” said Port
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed the 23rd death in Laredo related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the family and want them to know that our counselors, as well as our support, are available. A woman in her 50s
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