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Rep. Cuellar Secures Wins for Working Families in Government Funding Bill

Rep. Cuellar Secures Wins for Working Families in Government Funding Bill LAREDO, TX –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted last week to pass an FY24 government funding bill that prevents a costly government shutdown. In the FY24 government funding bill, Dr. Cuellar championed provisions that

CBP uncovers almost 500 pounds of mango within vehicle

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered almost 500 pounds of mango among other prohibited agriculture products in a single enforcement action at the Juarez-Lincoln bridge. “This significant amount of prohibited agricultural items seized illustrates the important work of our frontline CBP agriculture specialists in preventing harmful prohibited agriculture

City of McAllen Departments Receive State Grant for Joint Youth Summer Programming

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen’s Parks & Recreation Department and McAllen Public Utility have been awarded the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) grant. The grant award is for $47,745 with no local match required. The CO-OP grant provides funding for programming that engages under-represented populations and encourages

McAllen Public Library receives the 2023 Achievement of Library Excellence Award for Tenth Year in a Row

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen Public Library in McAllen, Texas has received the 2023 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association (TMLDA,) an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League, for the tenth year in a row. “McAllen Public Library has received this recognition because it consistently brings high quality programs,

Rep. Cuellar Secures $15 Million to Expand Border Patrol Checkpoint 29 in Laredo

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, LAREDO, TX –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, secured $15 million in the FY24 Homeland Security funding bill to expand Laredo’s Border Patrol Checkpoint 29 on Interstate 35, a frequent point of traffic delays. The FY24 Homeland Security funding bill was

Rep. Cuellar Secures Key Border Security Wins in FY 24 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, released the following statement after the FY24 Homeland Security Appropriations bill was finalized last night: “In my first fiscal year as Ranking Member, I worked diligently with my colleagues on both sides

Special Recognitions Awarded During Monday’s City Council Meeting

Courtesy Gabriela Ceballos, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Mayor Pro Tempore, Ruben Gutierrez, Jr. and Council awarded several individuals during the City Council meeting held on Monday, March 18, 2024, to a group of Laredoans that have outshined and accomplished very important objectives, while representing Laredo before other cities and organizations. The City of

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