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(Laredo, Tx)-Local car clubs along with LaredoBuzz.Com came together at Mariscos El Pescador in South Laredo to help raise money for funeral expenses for two local families. The event drew different types of vehicles that ranged from classic oldies to current make and model street cars. Entry fee for the vehicles was $25. The money raised
Courtesy Congresssman Henry Cuellar, As the month-long district work period ends and Congress heads back to Washington D.C. to tackle the budget and create jobs, my location changes, but my priorities for the 28th District of Texas remain the same. After a series of meetings, unlimited conversations with constituents, and town halls you had
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) this week hosted a national training development seminar in Laredo aimed at detecting pests found in wood packaging material that drew agriculture specialists and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) personnel from across the country. The three-day Wood Packaging Material Pest Training Development drew
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Rules will help lower health insurance costs and bring transparency to process Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that starting today health insurers seeking to increase their rates by 10 percent or more must submit their request to state or federal reviewers to determine whether the increase is reasonable. This
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) –Thirty-three new laws, including 10 Senate Bills (SB) authored by Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, and 23 House Bills (HB) that she sponsored during the 2011 legislative session will become effective on Sept. 1. The laws taking effect this week reflect Senator Zaffirini’s legislative priorities, which include improving public education, higher education and
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from Laredo Port of Entry recently seized a shipment of DVD players valued at $881,000 that infringed on two trademarks recorded with CBP. CBP officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge Export Lot targeted a shipment containing DVD players bound
“As Chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee and Co-Chair of the Joint Oversight Committee on Governance, Excellence and Transparency, I applaud Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa for presenting this forward-thinking action plan that emphasizes innovation and creativity in confronting the ongoing challenges in higher education and in advancing excellence for The University of Texas System. “I
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized a mixed narcotics load containing both cocaine and methamphetamine valued at $688,000 from a vehicle driven by a local man. The seizure occurred on Aug. 15, 2011 at Eagle Pass
Courtesy Jose Borjon, (Laredo, Tx)-Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) visited four campuses and met with students, parents, staff, faculty and district administrators. He also wished them a successful academic year and discussed recent federal funding received by UISD and LISD campuses. Congressman Cuellar visited United Middle School, J.B. Alexander High School, Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary School
Courtesy Will Krueger, AUSTIN –The Joint Oversight Committee on Higher Education Governance, Excellence and Transparency posted notice for its first public hearing, which will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, in Room E1.036 of the Texas Capitol. Co-Chaired by Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, and Representative Dan Branch, R-Dallas, the committee was created
