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Rep. Cuellar Announces More than $2.5 Million for Legal Services for Underprivileged Communities

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Washington, DC—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) joined the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to announce more than $2.5 million to Legal Aid organizations across Texas, including Webb County. More specifically, the federal program is awarding $1,443,267 to Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (LANWT) to support the delivery of legal services to low-income people

Laredo CBP Officers Seize Methamphetamine Worth Over $4.3 Million

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized methamphetamine in one enforcement action that totaled over $4,300,000 in street value. “This drug bust exemplifies our ongoing efforts to fight against mass production of hard narcotics and attempts to smuggle them through the southern border,” said Port

McAllen Public Library to Host Free Community Health Fair

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Additional telehealth services will be debuted, thanks to grant awarded by state, national organizations McAllen Public Library will host a Community Health Fair on Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to1:00 p.m. at the Main Library at 4001 23rd Street and Nolana Avenue. Attendees are invited to take advantage of free

Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure Nearly $2.1 Million for Summer Meal Reimbursements in Zapata County

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Zapata, TX—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), announced $2,061,892.15 in federal funding for the reimbursement of summer meals for over 630 children in Zapata County. Last summer, Zapata County students received $1,329,021.89 worth of lunches and $732,870.26 worth of breakfasts through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP).

The City of Laredo Appoints New Assistant City Manager

Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas – Interim City Manager, Samuel Keith Selman, appoints Steve Landin as the new Assistant City Manager. Effective Monday, August 1, 2022, Steve Landin will join the City Manager’s office, contingent on the completion of his pre-employment screening process. Previously, Steve Landin worked for the City of Laredo for 30 years

The City of Laredo Health Department Reports Assessment of Cancers

Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas – In an effort to track morbidity and mortality of cancers due to recent reports of EtO emissions in the community, the City of Laredo Health Department requested the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to design and implement a cancer assessment in a combined three census tract area

CBP Officers Seize over $300,000 in Heroin at the Eagle Pass Camino Real International Bridge

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Eagle Pass Camino Real International Bridge intercepted $306,600 worth of alleged black tar heroin on July 12, 2022. “Narcotics interceptions like these are a prime example of CBP’s dedication to our border security mission and

The Laredo Health Department receives money for PrEP and PEP medication

Courtesy Eliseo Ceja, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Health Department recently acquired $75,000 to provide community members access to PrEP and PEP. Individuals will incur a $45 cost for medication, provider visits, and lab work. Individuals seeking this medication must provide negative HIV test results before receiving the medication. Pre-exposure prophylaxis, also known

House Passes Cuellar Bill to Spur American Leadership on 5G Technology

Courtesy Dana Youngetob, Washington, DC – The House of Representatives passed U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (TX-28) bipartisan legislation to increase America’s global leadership on 5G technology and provide an alternative to China’s dangerous state-run companies, which currently dominate the 5G market. The bipartisan bill named the Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of

Laredo CBP Officers Seize Hard Narcotics Worth Over $690K

Courtesy Richard Puaza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized hard narcotics in one enforcement action that totaled over $690,000 in street value. “Attempts to smuggle contraband through commercial supply chains are increasing,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Our continued dedication to maintaining a

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