Archives for October 2021
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Centeno elementary school held its first perfect attendance drawing. Two students and one staff member received great prizes during a random drawing that included the names of Centeno students and employees who achieved perfect attendance for the first six weeks of the school year. Prizes included a “Beatspill” bluetooth speaker,
Courtesy Jose Sanz, Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s border barrier contract cancelation announcement: “As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee, I have worked hard to ensure the previous administration’s diverted military funding is
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United high school 9th-grade students in Coach Daniel Gomez’s health class have been doing an excellent job promoting Social Emotional Learning. S.E.L. is the process of developing skills that are vital for success at school, work, and life in general. “I asked my students to collaborate as teams so they could
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – A 30-year-old female by the name of Ashley Nicole Castro was found unresponsive today October 9, 2021, at the Webb County Jail. Castro was found unresponsive at 5:26 am and was pronounced dead by the Medical Examiner at 5:39 am. Laredo Police arrested Castro on October 3,
Home Care Act allows seniors to recover at home with extended care services for 30 days post-discharge Courtesy Jose Sanz, Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Congressman James Comer (KY-1) introduced the Choose Home Care Act of 2021. This bipartisan legislation allows qualifying Medicare beneficiaries recovering from a hospitalization to choose to receive
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-In conjunction with National Custodian’s Day (Oct. 2), the United High School 9th grade campus recognized their custodial staff for their dedication to keeping the campus clean and safe. The custodial staff was treated to a celebratory breakfast, and each team member was given a personalized cup. To further convey their
Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas –During a proclamation ceremony, District 3 Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III, on behalf of Mayor Pete Saenz, along with the American Cancer Society, proclaimed the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Laredo, Texas. The purpose of this month is to help raise awareness about breast cancer prevention,
Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Laredo, TX—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) hosted a ‘Conversations with Cuellar’ to discuss the pending vote on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. He explained how it will affect South Texas, specifically the 28thCongressional District. For decades, infrastructure in Texas, and around the country, has suffered from a systemic lack of
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized narcotics in two enforcement actions that totaled over $1,100,000 in street value. “Throughout the pandemic, the dedicated employees of CBP have continued to fulfill the agency’s border security role,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.
Courtesy Dana Youngentob, (Washington, D.C.)-On Wednesday, September 29th, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, voted for must-pass legislation to prevent a default on the federal debt, which would result in economic catastrophe for nearly every American family. This crucial legislation suspends the debt ceiling through December 2022, so that
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