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Rep. Cuellar Hosts ‘Conversations with Cuellar’ on Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Laredo, TX—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) hosted a ‘Conversations with Cuellar’ to discuss the pending vote on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. He explained how it will affect South Texas, specifically the 28thCongressional District. For decades, infrastructure in Texas, and around the country, has suffered from a systemic lack of

Laredo CBP Officers Seize Hard Narcotics Worth Over $1.1 Million

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized narcotics in two enforcement actions that totaled over $1,100,000 in street value. “Throughout the pandemic, the dedicated employees of CBP have continued to fulfill the agency’s border security role,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.

Rep. Cuellar Votes to Address Debt Ceiling, Prevent Catastrophic Default

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, (Washington, D.C.)-On Wednesday, September 29th, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, voted for must-pass legislation to prevent a default on the federal debt, which would result in economic catastrophe for nearly every American family. This crucial legislation suspends the debt ceiling through December 2022, so that

TAMIU Hosts Dominican Republic Dignitaries Visiting Port of Laredo to Study Effective Cross-Border Operation Practices

Courtesy Mika S. Akikuni, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) today hosted a delegation of government representatives from the Dominican Republic who visited the Port of Laredo to study effective cross-border operation practices at the Port of Laredo, the largest inland port in the Western Hemisphere. The delegation’s visit was part of an agreement TAMIU

CBP Officers Intercept Methamphetamine Worth Over $24M at the Camino Real Cargo Facility

Courtesy Richard Pauza, EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Eagle Pass Camino Real Cargo Facility seized methamphetamine with a street value of over $24,000,000 in one enforcement action. “Although anti-terrorism is our primary mission, CBP officers continue to maintain their vigilance to ensure commercial entries

United ISD Engages Students Through High School Voter Registration Effort

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-With elections on the horizon, United ISD is hosting voter registration drives at all four of its high school campuses. Many United ISD seniors will cast their first votes in 2022, and registration drives facilitate a convenient way for our youngest citizens to partake of our great democracy.” Young people can have a positive impact

Laredo CBP Officers Detect Impostor Through Facial Biometrics

Courtesy RIchard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), officers at the Laredo Port of Entry, identified one Mexican female traveler as an impostor to a United States lawful permanent resident card with the help of biometric facial comparison technology. “CBP officers employ an effective combination of their law enforcement experience along

City, County Confirm New COVID-19 Related Deaths

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and Webb County have FIVE new confirmed deaths related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the families of those who have lost a loved one through this pandemic and want them to know that counselors and teams

CBP announces the opening of temporary processing facility in Laredo, Texas

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced the opening of a soft-sided facility in Laredo, Texas. Since April 2020, CBP has seen a steady increase in border encounters from the Western Hemisphere due in part to worsening economic conditions brought on by the COVID 19 pandemic and natural disasters

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