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Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – With the Easter festivities right around the corner, CBP is reminding the traveling public that cascarones (confetti-filled eggshells) are restricted to quantities of 12 per passenger and the shells may be decorated, etched, or painted but they must be clean, dry, and free of any egg residue. They may
Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, The Upgrades were Made Possible by Community Project Funding Secured by Dr. Cuellar in FY24 LAREDO, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined local leaders in Laredo to announce a $500,000 federal earmark to pave colonias roads in Webb County. The upgrades were made possible by Community Project Funding secured
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Erika Prosper Nirenberg, the First Lady of San Antonio, and Senior Director of Customer Insights for H-E-B will be the speaker Friday, March 22, at the McAllen Chamber Legendary McAllen Women’s Luncheon. She will join fellow trailblazers Lorena Castillo, Gloria Gracia, Francy Ann Jones, Dr. Lynda L. Laurin, Dr. Karen Lozano,
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operation officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $8,400,000 in street value. “Optimal targeting efforts were keen in foiling this drug smuggling attempt,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “CBP personnel are persistent in protecting
Courtesy Andres Garcia, Local Nonprofit Lender, LiftFund, to Manage Small Business Grant and 0% Interest Loan Programs LAREDO, Texas – (March 13, 2024) – The City of Laredo, in partnership with LiftFund Inc., announced today the launch of two key initiatives aimed at bolstering small businesses with essential financial resources. Designed to encourage growth and
Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released a statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule to address exposure to ethylene oxide emissions and reduce risk to cancer. “I applaud the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for releasing a final rule today that will reduce the risk of
Courtesy Elias Rodriguez, BROWNSVILLE, Texas – As Spring Break traffic begins, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Brownsville Port of Entry encountered a Houston man wanted on a felony warrant for capital murder. “As Spring Break traffic begins to pick up, our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain strict vigilance and apprehended a man
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) is proud to announce their annual Paint McAllen Beautiful project. Keep McAllen Beautiful is able to fund paint and supplies for the project through grant funding and qualifying applicants will have their home painted free of charge. Qualifying McAllen applicants are being sought to be selected for
Courtesy Oscar Gomez, Laredo, TX – In observance of the Easter holiday, El Metro Transit has announced service closures for both its fixed route and El Lift services. On Sunday, March 31,2024 there will be no service provided by El Metro Transit. Furthermore, El Metro’s administration office and customer service will be closed on Friday,
Courtesy Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-The Laredo College District is observing the spring break holiday from March 11 to March 15 with closures at both campuses. College offices will resume normal operations on Monday, March 18 at 8 a.m. Prospective students interested in learning more about Laredo College’s academic and workforce programs during the break can
