STATE NEWS
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) —The Texas Senate on Wednesday (May 25) voted to approve an amendment by Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, that would ban texting while driving on Texas roadways. “Keeping Texans safe on our highways is among my top priorities in the Texas Senate,” Senator Zaffirini said. “Prohibiting texting while driving would send a clear
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) —The Texas Senate on Tuesday (May 24) unanimously voted to explore using outcomes-based funding to promote excellence and student success at Texas colleges and universities. House Bill (HB) 9, sponsored by Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, and authored by Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, would direct the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from Laredo Port of Entry seized a shipment of textiles from China valued at more than $108,000 for export violation. CBP officers at World Trade Bridge Export Lot on April 1 conducted an exportation verification of a shipment of
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 put forward a robust weekend of enforcement activity including the apprehension of a homicide suspect, the thwarting of an alleged attempt to smuggle three undocumented persons and seizure of $642,000 in
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Legislation would lower gas prices by increasing domestic supply WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) announced introduction of a bill that will put downward pressure on gas prices, helping consumers deal with rising costs this summer. As our country begins to recover from the worst recession since the Great Depression,
Courtesy Richard Pauza, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized $549,950 in undeclared currency, the largest currency seizure in port history, during a recent outbound examination. The currency seizure occurred on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Eagle Pass Bridge I. CBP officers conducting outbound
Courtesy Richard Pauza, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry while conducting outbound examinations recently seized 10 assault rifles, a .380-caliber pistol, and 11 assorted gun magazines from a vehicle driven by a local man. The seizure occurred on May 12, 2011 during an
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 this week apprehended a Texas Panhandle-area man wanted on two outstanding warrants for aggravated sexual assault of a child. The apprehension occurred on May 14, 2011 at Del Rio International Bridge
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Congressional Trade Coalition Dedicated to Advancing Pending Free Trade Agreements Washington, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Pro-Trade Caucus (CPTC), a bipartisan coalition dedicated to promoting trade as a tool to spur economic growth and job creation in the United States, as well as Members of the Congressional Colombia Caucus and interested
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Sheriff Gonzalez and Chief Rodriguez to offer insight knowledge of law enforcement efforts and securing the U.S.-Mexico border Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced today that Zapata County Sheriff Sigifredo “Sigi” Gonzalez and McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez will testify before the House Homeland Security Oversight, Investigations and Management Subcommittee
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