STATE NEWS
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS — As the U.S.-Mexico border community prepares for the upcoming All Souls Day (Día de Los Muertos) holiday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are advising the traveling public that certain agricultural items used in holiday decorations are prohibited from entry to the U.S. and can carry harmful pests and
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agents at the Laredo Port of Entry this weekend seized more than $90,000 in unreported currency in an outbound enforcement action. “Our CBP officers maintained their vigilance in the outbound environment and applied an effective combination of officer experience and resources
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) — The Texas Access to Justice Foundation today (Monday) honored Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, with its Legislative Hero Award for her work to secure funding and pass legislation enhancing civil legal services for disadvantaged Texans. The award was presented by Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht and Justice Eva Guzman.
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Laredo Port of Entry recently seized a significant amount of cocaine valued at more than $196,000 during a routine vehicle examination. “Our frontline officers continue to maintain their vigilance and their resolute dedication to carrying out CBP’s border security mission day
Courtesy Ariana Mora, JD Wendeborn Recognition and National Physical Therapy Month Proclamation Laredo, Texas – The Ruthe B. Cowl Board of Directors and its administration is happy and proud to announce a special proclamation-proclaiming National Physical Therapy Month and JD Wendeborn Day at the Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at
Courtesy Tracy Vasquez, Over 85 school teams, including 28 local teams, to test the water quality of the Rio Grande Laredo, Texas – The Rio Grande International Study Center, Laredo’s leading and only non-profit environmental organization, is pleased to announce their 7th annual Rio Research Roundup. The event will be held Tuesday, October 12th at
Courtesy Will Krueger, Tradition Brings Together Members of Judicial, Legislative, Legal Communities (SAN ANTONIO) —Senator Judith Zaffirini and Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood were the flag bearers at Saint Mary’s University School of Law’s Red Mass in San Antonio, Thursday. The two elected officials led the procession of judges, legislators, attorneys and law students
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced an enhancement to the I-94 which allows travelers to apply and pay for their I-94 online prior to arriving at a land port of entry. Travelers can speed up their entry into the U.S. by providing their biographic and travel information, and
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged heroin, valued at more than $650,000, in two enforcement actions. “This seizure is a great example of teamwork and the enforcement efforts conducted daily by our CBP officers,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-A son’s love for his Mom knows no bounds. But for Laredo Senator Judith Zaffirini, her son Carlos’ love will make sure there are no bounds for other sons and other daughters who want to attend Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). He’s created an endowed scholarship to honor her and empower
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