STATE NEWS
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) included legislation in the fiscal year 2012 Military Construction and Veterans Appropriations Act that would bolster security on the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill directs the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard to position a hangar on the border that would provide for stationing
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that a Ready Lane will officially open today at the Lincoln-Juarez Bridge . This lane will be dedicated for the exclusive use of travelers with Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-enabled travel cards. Noel Sanchez, Assistant Director of Field
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 this week seized marijuana valued at $48,000 during a routine vehicle examination. The seizure occurred on June 8, 2011 at Eagle Pass International Bridge . A CBP officer referred a 1998
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Representatives from South Texas fire departments in attendance Laredo, TX – On Friday, the office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) along with Laredo Community College held a workshop for fire and EMS departments and cities wishing to establish or grow fire departments through federal funds. “Workshops that aid organizations in the process
Courtesy Congressman Henry Cuellar, Utilize financial aid opportunities for higher education aspirations Congratulations As the school year comes to a close, I’d like to congratulate the graduating Class of 2011 for their perseverance and determination through their academic tenure. This is a turning point in your life – a time to make a decision. You
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Bill would reduces border violence, increases inter-agency collaboration voted out of House Homeland Security Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee, one step closer to becoming law WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) Act of 2011, H.R. 915, named after ICE Special Agent Jaime Zapata
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Congressional Trade Coalition Dedicated to Advancing Pending Free Trade Agreements Washington, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Pro-Trade Caucus (CPTC), the Korea Caucus and other Members of Congress attended a policy briefing Wednesday hosted by the Korean Ambassador to the United States, Han Duk-soo. The meeting was attended by nearly a dozen
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 kept their eyes sharp amid Memorial Day weekend traffic and seized 183 pounds of marijuana from a vehicle driven by a Laredo man. The seizure occurred on May 27, 2011 at
Courtesy Will Krueger, Austin, TX — Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, passed another 79 bills during the 2011 legislative session, bringing her total to 727 since 1987. Her legislation will strengthen local communities; enhance public safety; reduce wasteful spending; improve educational programs; increase affordability, accountability and excellence in higher education; and promote health and human services for
Courtesy Jose Borjon, House passes bill that would build on Mexican strength to face criminal groups in their country Click here to watch Congressman Cuellar’s statement on the floor of the House of Representatives Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) included legislation in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act that directs the
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