STATE NEWS
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) – “I respectfully but vehemently disagree with the goals outlined by the chair of The University of Texas System Board of Regents in his April 7 memorandum, as reported today (May 3) by Ralph Haurwitz in the Austin American-Statesman. “Gene Powell’s interest in increasing enrollment at UT-Austin by 10 percent annually
Courtesy Jose Borjon, 1. The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad to the enhanced potential for anti-American violence following recent counter-terrorism activity in Pakistan. Given the uncertainty and volatility of the current situation, U.S. citizens in areas where recent events could cause anti-American violence are strongly urged to limit their
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Grant to fund the hiring of 30 new firefighters Laredo, Texas – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that the Laredo Fire Department will receive $3,887,964 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to hire 30 new full time frontline firefighters. The new personnel will provide a minimum
Couresy Jose Borjon, President Obama signed Executive Order that includes customer service standards of Public Law PL 111-352 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) announced that new landmark standards set for the Federal Government will be released and will build upon a government efficiency law and customer service legislation he authored.
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 maintained their vigilance this week and seized more than a ton of marijuana hidden in a commercial truck. The seizure occurred on April 26 at the Del Rio International Bridge .
Courtesy Jose Borjon, (Corpus Christi, Texas) – Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo), Michael McCaul (R-TX), and Blake Farenthold (R-Corpus Christi), members of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, called on the Obama administration to increase the number of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) stationed in Texas to patrol the state’s border with Mexico. Presently, of the
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 apprehended a San Antonio man wanted on an outstanding warrant for sexual assault of a child. The apprehension occurred on April 25, 2011 at Camino Real International Bridge .
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Personal consumption portions now allowed LAREDO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently received instructions on amended regulations regarding poultry meat and poultry products. Officials are now urging travelers to be aware of the new requirements, and to always declare food items to CBP officials when entering a
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Funds will go to Laredo ISD, United ISD, and Webb CISD Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced Texas will receive funding for education-related needs, as well as additional support to local school districts. The U.S. Department of Education will obligate funds today, allowing the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) —The Texas Senate on Thursday (April 21) unanimously voted to expand Texas parents’ access to information about the quality of child care providers. Senate Bill (SB) 264 by Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, would require local workforce boards to provide parents with information regarding quality child care indicators for each licensed or registered
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