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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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Sidney Aki Named Port Director, Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that Sidney Aki, previously the Assistant Director, Border Security, Detroit Field Office will serve as Port Director, Laredo Port of Entry.  As Port Director for the Laredo Port of Entry, Aki will oversee the day-to-day operations of four international bridges processing passenger and commercial

CBP Officers at Del Rio Port of Entry Seize $150,000 in Marijuana

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection,  DEL RIO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry on Thursday seized marijuana valued at $150,000 during a routine examination of a vehicle driven by an East Texas woman. The seizure occurred on July 28, 2011 at Del Rio International Bridge

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR: $9.8 MILLION IN USDA GRANTS FOR RURAL HOME REPAIR & PRESERVATION

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR: $9.8 MILLION IN USDA GRANTS FOR RURAL HOME REPAIR & PRESERVATION   Funding available to weatherize and repair existing structures, install or improve plumbing or provide access to people with disabilities   Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced this week that applications are being accepted for grants to eligible applicants to help low-

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR: DUE TO BUDGET, SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES WILL CLOSE EARLY

Courtesy Jose Borjon,  28th District of Texas – Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement this week after receiving notice Social Security field offices will be closing 30 minutes early each day beginning on August 15, 2011.  “Seniors, retired and disabled workers depend on Social Security field offices to assist in card applications, benefits and other

CBP Officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry Seize $133,000 in Marijuana; San Antonio Senior Citizen Arrested

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 on Monday seized marijuana valued at $133,000 from a vehicle driven by a San Antonio senior citizen.  The seizure occurred on July 25, 2011 at Eagle Pass Bridge I. A CBP officer

Keeping the Khapra Beetle Out of the U.S.

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP to enforce USDA restriction on the importation of rice from countries where Khapra Beetle is known to occur  WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will enforce a federal quarantine order beginning July 30 that restricts the importation of rice into the U.S. from countries with known Khapra beetle

CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry Take Custody of Two Men Wanted on State Murder, Aggravated Kidnapping Charges

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Thursday took custody of two U.S. citizen men wanted on multiple state warrants including murder and aggravated kidnapping.  The first apprehension occurred on July 21, 2011 at Gateway to the Americas Bridge

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