STATE NEWS
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Information on Flood Assistance and Where to Report Property Damage Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today released the following statement in response to the Rio Grande flooding affecting the City of Laredo and surrounding areas along the river. As the water recedes, Congressman Cuellar encourages residents to remain cautious and
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – Sheriff Martin Cuellar would like to make the community aware of continued possible areas with heavy rainfall and flooding. Residents in the following areas should continue to keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for more evacuations. Our Deputies will be visible throughout
Courtesy Raul Leal, Chacon Creek bridge at SH 359 due east of and in close proximity to US 83-SH 359 Three Points Interchange in Laredo/Webb County is closed. Chacon Creek bridge at SH 359 CLOSED until further notice. Detour: Use State Loop 20 to circumvent affected area. Chacon Creek Bridge on Meadow is Closed. The
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, (Washington, DC) – In observance of the 4th of July holiday, the offices of U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, TX-28, will be closed on Monday, July 5. We will resume with our normal hours of operation on Tuesday, July 6, at 8 a.m.
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Funding for Border Patrol, ICE Agents and Local Law Enforcement Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that $701 million in emergency funding for the nation’s southern border passed the House late Thursday as part of a larger emergency spending measure to support the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Congress Passes Measure to Protect Texas Education Funding Washington, DC – Today, the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation issued the following statement regarding a provision contained in the House-passed 2010 Supplemental Appropriations Act to prevent the state of Texas from diverting $820 million in emergency education jobs funding for non-educational use. Last year,
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Funding for Border Patrol, ICE Agents and Local Law Enforcement Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that $701 million in emergency funding for the nation’s southern border passed the House late Thursday as part of a larger emergency spending measure to support the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) — Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, was appointed today (Wednesday) by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst to the Senate Select Committee on Redistricting. The 11-member committee is composed of seven Republicans and four Democrats and is charged with drawing new congressional, legislative, and State Board of Education districts. “I am delighted that Lt.
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, President Sets Specific Deadline for Agreement Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Pro-Trade Caucus (CPTC), released the following statement in response to the President’s commitment to resolve outstanding issues with the U.S. Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) by November. Earlier this spring, Congressman Cuellar and
Courtesy Raul Leal, SH 48 NEW SH 48 from Shrimp Basin to SH 100 is open to traffic. US 281 (Military Highway) US 281 (Military Highway) approximately ½ mile East of FM 1015 – water on road. Use caution. FM 800 Low water bridge on FM 800 between Business 83 and FM 3067 in Cameron
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