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Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, TX – Employees of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Laredo District spread the joy of Christmas this holiday season by donating toys to the community of Christ the King Church and San Carlos Mission. Shown, left to right, are TxDOT employees Andres Gonzalez, Jr., P.E., Fr. Jose Luis Balderas of Christ the
Laredo, Tx-Local Boxer Gabriel Holguin and Friends teamed up once again to bring a smile to local Webb County Headstart students with gifts they brought for Christmas. Holguin was accompanied by the Laredo Police Department Blue Santa who handed out the gifts to the kids. The kids enjoyed holiday cookies and surprised Santa with the
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – A Child Passenger (CPS) Safety Training Workshop will be held January 11-14, 2011 at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Laredo District Office. The four-day CPS technician training course, sponsored by Safe Riders, will train and equip persons to provide hands-on assistance to parents and caregivers regarding the correct
Courtesy Lesley Lopez, WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) announced that his bipartisan legislation to increase government efficiency, H.R. 2142, was passed in the House today, with a vote of 216-139. The bill, which creates a system for sweeping reforms to reduce wasteful spending, will now go on to be signed into law
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) — Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, announced today (Tuesday) that Webb County will receive a $30,000 grant from the Texas Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP). The grant will allow Webb County to sponsor a series of state park visits for approximately 650 schoolchildren, including low-income, minority and at-risk children and children with
Courtesy Lesley Lopez, WASHINGTON D.C.– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that the extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts passed Congress, with a vote of 277-148. The bill now goes on to be signed into law by the president. “I am thankful that my colleagues in Congress came together and realized that
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) — Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, filed Senate Bill (SB) 272, which would authorize tuition-backed revenue bonds (TRBs) to fund 74 critically-needed construction projects at 53 Texas higher education institutions. “The economy is recovering slowly, interest rates and construction costs are relatively low and Texas university enrollments are spiraling upward,” Senator Zaffirini
Courtesy U.S. Embassy Mexico City, (Mexico City) – Following up on Presidents Obama and Calderon’s commitment to build a 21st century border that promotes economic competitiveness while enhancing security, the United States and Mexico opened the Donna-Rio Bravo border crossing between Donna, Texas and Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas on December 14, 2010. This new bridge
Courtesy Lesley Lopez, Washington D.C.- congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) has been named the Democratic co-chair or the Friends of the Job Corps Congressional Caucus for the 112th Congress. There is a Job Corps center in Congressman Cuellar’s district, in Laredo, Texas and before redistricting, the San Marcos Job Corps office was also in
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Local leaders become familiar with funding process WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar on Thursday brought together local leaders from the area to discuss funding opportunities for wastewater and drainage projects. During the videoconference, representatives from several state and federal agencies spoke with the participants and discussed ways on how
