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Archives for January 2023

House Passes Rep. Cuellar’s Bill – Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act

Courtesy Arturo Olivares, Cuellar Passes Bipartisan Legislation in First Month of New Congress to Help Rural Small Businesses Washington, DC –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (D-TX-28) bipartisan Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act passed in the House of Representatives. Congressman Alex X. Mooney (R-WV-2), Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-1), and Congresswoman Teresa Leger

City of McAllen and MedCare End Relationship

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Uninterrupted ambulance service will continue in McAllen (McAllen, Texas)-On Monday, January 23, 2023, the McAllen City Commission rejected the unreasonable and unjustified demands made by MedCare EMS and accepted MedCare EMS’ notice to terminate its contract for the delivery of emergency medical services to the city effective February 22, 2023. During the

City of Laredo Appoints Two New Department Directors

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo’s Interim City Manager, Rosario C. Cabello, appointed two department directors. Miriam Castillo will serve as the new Economic Development Director and Jesus Esparza will serve as the City’s new Budget Director. Both individuals had served in these positions in an interim capacity. “I am confident in

Rep. Cuellar Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to the Office of Management and Budget Requesting Additional Funding for the U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program

Courtesy Arturo Olivares, The request will help finance critical water infrastructure in colonias along the southern border Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced submission of a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requesting additional funding for the U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program (BWIP). The letter requests $100

Office of the Governor awards Sheriff’s Office grant of almost $286,000

Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, TX – Sheriff Martin Cuellar announced Tuesday that the Office of the Governor has awarded the Webb County Sheriff’s Office a grant in the amount of $285,989 for the purchase of approximately 52 ballistic shields. The rifle-rated ballistic shields to be purchased by the Sheriff’s Office are utilized by law enforcement

Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Rape and Domestic Battery

Courtesy Jeniffer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), officers at the Laredo Port of Entry, detained one male Mexican Citizen wanted for rape and domestic battery. “The apprehension of persons wanted for crimes of a sexual nature provides critical assistance to our law enforcement partners and helps to keep our communities

City of Laredo Municipal Court Announces Off-Site Court Proceeding

Courtesy Andres Garcia, Various off-site court proceedings will allow residents to attend to pending cases after business hours LAREDO, Texas—Municipal Court Judge Jesus “Chuy” Dominguez continues with the series of off-site court proceedings at various locations throughout the city. This program has been offered in the past with the objective of accommodating those who experience

McAllen International Carfest celebrates 13th Anniversary Featuring over 200 Cars on Display

Courtesy Amanda Rodriguez, McAllen, Texas – The greatest car show in South Texas is back at the McAllen Convention Center. McAllen International Carfest has over two-hundred vehicles representing ninety-six different categories of dream cars: see rare muscle cars, classics, imports, concept cars, hot rods, racecars, and more. Guests of all ages will experience a fun-filled

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