STATE NEWS
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry recently seized a shipment of home theater systems valued at $119,752 for allegedly infringing on several recorded trademarks. A CBP import specialist with the Import Specialist Enforcement Team (ISET) at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge recently selected a shipment of
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Congressman Cuellar announces more than $1.7 million for three college programs WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar, TX-28, announced that Laredo Community College has received a total of $1,782,888 in federal funds to help support three programs at the institution that will specifically benefit students and the business and industry sectors.
COURTESY RICHARD PAUZA, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this weekend apprehended a Milford , Mass. man wanted on an outstanding warrant that was later upgraded to murder. The apprehension occurred on Aug. 14, 2010 at Gateway to the Americas Bridge . A CBP
Courtesy Richard Pauza, DEL RIO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry recently seized $78,000 in marijuana from a San Antonio man during a routine inspection. The marijuana seizure occurred on Aug. 12, 2010 at the international bridge. A CBP officer referred a 1998 Chevy
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Congressman Cuellar vows to preserve lifetime financial protection for America’s seniors Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) commemorated the 75th anniversary of Social Security by pledging his support and dedication to preserving and protecting the nation’s vital program: “Our nation made a promise to Americans 75 years ago, a promise
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar, TX-28, today issued the following statement following President Obama’s signing of the Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which provides a total of $600 million to strengthen border security. “Today is a big day for residents living along the U.S.-Mexico Border. Both
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Henry Cuellar, TX-28, announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will set up a Joint Field Office and a Disaster Recovery Center in Laredo starting Friday to assist residents affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding. The Disaster Recovery Center will be located
Courtesy Richard Pauza, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry this week seized $2.7 million in cocaine – their largest cocaine load thus far in Fiscal Year 2010. The cocaine seizure occurred on Aug. 10, 2010 at Bridge I. A CBP officer referred
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar, TX-28, issued the following statement following the Senate passage of the border security funding bill today. “Today, I applaud Senate passage of the border security bill to support our border states and communities along the Rio Grande. This important funding is just one
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Total federal funds awarded within the last 18 months exceed $36 million WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar, TX-28, today announced that the Laredo International Airport has been awarded $8,074,107 from the Department of Transportation. These funds come from the Federal Aviation Administration through their Airport Improvement Program (AIP),
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