STATE NEWS
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Border Security Would Be Strengthened By Emergency Funds Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism, released the following statement in response to the Senate’s decision to not approve $701 million in emergency federal funding for the nation’s
Juan Caballero and Family cordially invite you to his Campaign Announcement for Municipal Court Judge. Thursday July 29 from 6p.m. to 9p.m. at the Laredo Police Association Unity Hall. Food and Refreshments will be served for more information call 771-6718.
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Emergency Legislation to Help Millions of Americans, Thousands of Texans Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped pass emergency legislation to assist millions of Americans and thousands of Texans with financial assistance during these tough economic times. The Unemployment Compensation Act will help 2.5 million American families with unemployment
Courtesy Richard Pauza, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized $2.5 million in heroin, one of the larger heroin seizures in recent memory. The seizure occurred on Monday, July 19 at Bridge I when a CBP officer referred a 1998 Toyota Supra
Courtesy TxDot, AUSTIN–The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will host a second series of open-house style public meetings to give citizens yet another opportunity to offer feedback on a long-range plan that provides the agency with a blueprint for the state’s future transportation needs. TxDOT held the first series of meetings in May. The agency’s
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, 1200 National Guard to Deploy to Southern Border Beginning August 1st Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism, released the following statement in response to today’s joint announcement by the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to deploy
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Three Texas Congressmen Press for Funds to Abate Mosquitoes in Wake of Floods Washington, DC – The Texas Department of State Health Services announced that after receiving a letter from U.S. Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Rubén Hinojosa and Solomon Ortiz, the State will expedite funding for mosquito abatement in several counties affected by
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, First Nomination for Texas Federal Court Judgeships, Judge is One of Two for Laredo Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s nomination of U.S. Magistrate Judge Diana Saldana to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division.
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Veterans Department reduces evidence requirements for claiming PTSD Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs for simplifying the application process for veterans filing for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) benefits and health care services. The new procedures, effective this week, will significantly reduce the information a
by Senator Judith Zaffirini Last week Lt. Governor David Dewhurst appointed me to the Select Senate Committee on Redistricting. While this is a great opportunity, it also is a great responsibility. To draw new congressional, legislative and State Board of Education districts, our committee will rely heavily on feedback from Texans and the 2010 census
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