Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Lincoln-Juarez Bridge this weekend seized more than $190,000 in cocaine hidden in a vehicle. “This seizure underscores the steadfast commitment of our frontline officers to carrying out our border security mission and preventing narcotics from reaching our streets,” said Port Director Gregory

Courtesy Will Krueger, Sales Tax Holiday Provides Savings on Back-to-School Clothing, Supplies (AUSTIN, TX) — Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, reminded constituents today (Thursday) that the state’s annual sales tax holiday will take place Friday-Sunday (Aug. 5-7). The holiday provides Texas families with much needed savings, and shoppers could save $8 for every $100 they spend

Courtesy Will Krueger, (LAREDO, Tx) — The Mr. South Texas Foundation (MSTF) awarded $1,000 scholarships to 11 potential future Mr. South Texas honorees from Laredo high schools, Laredo Community College and Texas A&M International University yesterday (Tuesday). “Our foundation’s motto—From Scholarship to Leadership—reflects our mission to help outstanding students achieve their higher education goals before

Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at World Trade Bridge this week discovered $202,000 in cocaine within a tractor arriving at the import lot. “Our frontline officers maintained strict vigilance at the World Trade Bridge amid soaring heat and their dedication to CBP’s border security mission resulted in a

Courtesy Mucia Dovalina,  LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Laredo Field Office is encouraging travelers to obtain their tourist permits early, and for frequent crossers to consider enrolling in trusted traveler programs or using Ready Lanes at South Texas ports of entry as we enter the peak of the summer travel season, the

Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of narcotics in three enforcement actions at the Laredo Port of Entry. “Our frontline officer’s hard work and determination played a key role in the interceptions,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port of Entry. “These interceptions

Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers this weekend seized more than $686,000 in alleged methamphetamine during a routine examination at the Laredo Port of Entry “As the summer temperatures edge ever higher, our CBP officers continue to maintain their vigilance and seized a significant load of alleged methamphetamine