Courtesy Daniel Ruiz, LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine valued at more than $290,000. “Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry consistently demonstrate vigilance in protecting our nation from dangerous narcotics,” said Port Director Albert Flores. “Their dedication to safeguarding our communities remains second

Courtesy Cuellar Press Department, LAREDO, TX – This week, Congressman Henry Cuellar hosted House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), the highest-ranking Latino in Congress, and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) for a community roundtable featuring local business leaders and key stakeholders. Participants at the roundtable included: Monica Martinez, Executive Director of the Laredo Chamber of

Courtesy Sara Melendez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine valued at more than $30 million. CBP officers discovered 76 bags containing 3,395.91 pounds of methamphetamine. CBP officers discovered 76 bags containing 3,395.91 pounds of methamphetamine. “The steadfast dedication of our workforce remains the cornerstone

Courtesy Parker Hailey, Laredo, TX – On Monday, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D., joined Texas A&M International University and Laredo College students and leaders to highlight more than $702.9 million in TEXAS Grant and federal Pell Grant assistance awarded to students at the two institutions. Through the TEXAS Grant Program, students at TAMIU have received $178,774,301

Courtesy Fernanda Nuñez, Laredo, TX – , U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, secures the inclusion of $772,700 in the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bill for Texas A&M International University’s Port Laredo Logistics Ecosystem Project. The funding would help TAMIU establish a Digital Twin and Logistics Resilience Lab in partnership with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. The

Courtesy Fernanda Nuñez Cazares, Laredo, TX – On Friday, September 4, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), will announced $310,799 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the City of Laredo’s Ryan White Part C Program and hold a press conference on the impact of Medicaid cuts on Texas

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry, is pleased to announce extended Saturday operational hours at the World Trade Bridge as part of a three-month pilot program designed to support the flow of legitimate trade into the United States. “CBP remains committed to

Courtesy Sara Melendez, LAREDO, Texas–U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that Jennifer De La O, formerly the director of Field Operations for the Boston Field Office, has entered on duty as director of Field Operations for Laredo Field Office. De La O succeeds DFO Donald R. Kusser, who will become the DFO at Los

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting to fill mission-critical roles in law enforcement and mission operations support positions at locations throughout the United States, and will host a live virtual event at 2 pm ET, July 23, 2026, to highlight career opportunities available for veterans and

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Field Office ports of entry seized methamphetamine valued at more than $72.3 million in two separate enforcement actions over the long holiday weekend. The larger seizure occurred on Friday, June 19, at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, when a CBP officer referred