Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained one male wanted for homicide. “The apprehension of persons wanted for violent crimes delivers critical assistance to our law enforcement partners, in turn keeping our communities safe,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized prohibited rooster blades used for illegal cockfighting. “Cockfighting is an inhumane, age-old practice that is primarily associated to other illegal activities such as gambling and trafficking,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Construction of storm system improvements (McAllen, Texas)-As the City of McAllen moves forward with the Dove Avenue Roadway Improvements project, storm infrastructure construction will cause a road closure along Bentsen Road. Contractor Go Underground will be working on the installation of storm water infrastructures, the construction of these improvements will be causing

Courtesy Jose Sanz, Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,399,532 in federal funding for Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). $1,199,532 will be used for TAMIU’s Preparing STEM Majors as Outstanding Certified Secondary Mathematics Teachers for South Texas program, and $200,000 will be used for TAMIU’s Track 1 Project. Both awards were provided

Courtesy Jose Sanz, Zapata, TX –, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced a $1,000,000 federal earmark for the renovation of the Zapata County 4-H rodeo arena. The funds will be used to construct an all-weather roping arena roof, bleachers, and restroom facilities. Currently, the lack of shaded cover and limited resources significantly restrict the arena’s

Courtesy Jose Sanz, Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced his August District Tour. Throughout the month of August, Congressman Cuellar will be participating in community events, announcing federal grants and earmark funding awards, meeting with state and local stakeholders, and more throughout the 28th Congressional District of Texas. “This August, I will

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Listed along with Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio and Waco, each for its own unique characteristics (Mcallen, Texas)- McAllen is once again being recognized as a great place; this time, as one of the top seven great places to live in Texas, according to an article on Kiplinger.com, a personal