STATE NEWS
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged heroin and marijuana valued at more than $2.5 million, in two enforcement actions. “This is truly an example of our CBP officers’ hard work, experience and dedication to the CBP mission,” said Port Director Gregory
Courtesy Jose Borjon, WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, issued the statement below: “I came to Congress to improve and expand health care coverage for those who need it most: children with special needs, seniors, and the disabled. I recognize that more needs to be done to lower premiums, expand coverage, and improve
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, MHP Float takes home top prize in their category (McAllen, TX) The McAllen Holiday Parade float lit up the 2017 Fiesta Flambeau Parade, taking top honors in the Out-of-Town Float category and putting a smile on the faces of everyone in attendance at the event. The McAllen Holiday Parade can now add
Courtesy Xothitl Mora, (McAllen, TX) This Saturday, the McAllen Holiday Parade will help to light up San Antonio’s Fiesta night sky as the parade will feature a float in the 2017 Fiesta Flambeau Parade. With an estimated 700,000 attendees and 1.5 million ABC-network television viewers, the 2.6 mile long Fiesta Flambeau Parade is the largest illuminated
Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, McAllen- The winter blues are long gone and spring is in the air. In an effort to assist McAllen residents with their spring cleaning, the City of McAllen will host an all-day Spring Cleaning Day on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. McAllen Public Works invites residents
Courtesy Sarah Mendez, Laredo, Texas – The Laredo Sector Border Patrol held their Youth of the Month ceremony for April honorees at Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School. The Laredo Sector Border Patrol presented seniors from eleven Laredo high schools with the prestigious Youth of the Month Award. The Border Patrol Youth of the Month
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations employees at the Laredo Port of Entry recently hosted its annual “Bring Your Child To Work Day” event, which stems from the national program by the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation. The yearly event, held at
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, Texas– – As the onslaught of heavy traffic has reached its highest point this Holy Week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have thrust into high gear a variety of effective measures to facilitate a smooth, orderly traffic flow, including a dedicated lane, electronic tourist
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, 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 Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine carrying a combined estimated street value of more than $3 million in three enforcement actions. “Not only is CBP Field Operations tasked with processing legitimate travelers, but we must also seek out
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