Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Laredo, Texas- U.S. Customs and Border Protection paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the 911 attack 15 years ago.   The event was held yesterday moring at the Laredo Port of Entry – Lincoln Juarez Bridge 2  Laredo Fire Department, Laredo Police Department, CBP USBP and

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, TX) Shopping Centers Today, an online retail industry publication, recently released an article highlighting the strength of retail development along the Texas/Mexico border and to no surprise to City of McAllen leaders, McAllen continues to lead the surge in retail sales and development along the border. The growth is in response

Courtesy City Council Member District 7 George Altgelt, Laredo, Texas — (August 29, 2016) – District 7 Councilman for the City of Laredo George Altgelt filed a lawsuit today regarding the City’s recent decision to disqualify him from the City’s general election. “A lawsuit was filed today against the City Secretary, Heberto L. Ramirez. Judge

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