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Rep. Cuellar Votes to Pass Tax Cuts for Working Families and Small Businesses

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) voted to pass H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. The legislation will now head to the Senate. “The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act is a bipartisan measure that provides much-needed tax cuts to

CBP Officers seize over $3.6 million in hard narcotics at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge and Colombia-Solidarity Bridge seized hard narcotics over the weekend, that totaled over $3,600,000 in street value. “CBP officers did a phenomenal job in interdicting these illicit narcotics at our port of entry,” said Port Director Alberto

Mayor Dr. Treviño Delivered State of the City and Introduced for the First Time the Laredo Icon Awards

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino hosted the 2024 State of the City Address on Thursday, January 25, 2024, before hundreds of attendees. Mayor Dr. Trevino’s vision of this event was to gather the community as he reflected on the achievements of the past year, celebrate

Criminal with Thirteen Warrants Surrenders to the Sheriff’s Office

Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – On Friday, January 26, 2024, Jose Guadalupe Torres known as “Borrego” self-surrendered to the Webb County Jail after a long term investigation led by the Criminal Investigations Division. Torres was wanted for thefts and burglaries in the Rio Bravo area. This individual had 13 active warrants totaling

Sheriff’s Office Respond to a Shot’s Fired Call

Courtesy Victoria Luna, (Laredo, Texas)-On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Webb County Sheriff Deputies responded to a shots fired call by the 200 block of Enlace Road. a 17 year old suspect, was arrested. He was charged with Eluding Police Officer Class B misdemeanor and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon Class A

City of Laredo, Laredo College & Workforce Solutions for South Texas Announce Laredo CARES 3.0 Workforce Development Training Program

Courtesy Andres Garcia, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo Economic Development Department, in collaboration with Laredo College and Workforce Solutions for South Texas, announce the Laredo CARES 3.0 Workforce Training Program. This is the third workforce training and certification program that these entities have partnered together on to help the community prepare and acquire

McAllen International Airport Hosts Aeromexico to Launch New Nonstop Service to Mexico City

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen, TX – McAllen International Airport hosted its newest partner, Aeromexico, for a special press event prior to launching the new nonstop route to Mexico City. Starting in February, Aeromexico will conveniently connect McAllen with Mexico City, a top business destination with cultural offerings, world class gastronomy, and endless leisure opportunities. “This

CBP officers seized a sizable amount of tramadol at World Trade Bridge

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized a significant amount of tramadol within a commercial truck. “Frontline officers at the World Trade Bridge demonstrated exceptional effort in successfully disrupting this smuggling attempt,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar Joins Washington Post Live to Discuss Border Security

Courtesy Tony Wey, Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar joined a Washington Post event, moderated by Washington Post reporter Leigh Ann Caldwell, to discuss the urgent need for border security measures. During the discussion, Cuellar emphasized the need to address the pull factors that are contributing to the record number of encounters at the

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