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Courtesy Richard Pauza, Representatives of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including Assistant Director Joe Ramos, eighth from left, Port Director Gene Garza, fourth from right, Officer PAT (Protector Against Terrorism) and Laredo offices for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives gathered with
Courtesy Raul Leal, AUSTIN-South Texas citizens will have an opportunity to talk transportation at a town hall meeting scheduled next week in Kingsville. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is partnering with Representative Tara Rios Ybarra to host the town hall meetings (http://www.txdot.gov/public_involvement/hearings_meetings/thm_king.htm) at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 1 on the Texas A&M University Kingsville
He will also announce selection of second Congressional Page from Laredo Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar on Thursday will participate in a town hall meeting in Laredo hosted by Mercy Ministries of Laredo. Congressman Cuellar invites residents to attend the event and participate in a health care conversation as Congress considers health care reform.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) today released this statement following the passing of U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy: “Last night, we lost a great American whose legacy will likely outlive us all. Senator Edward M. Kennedy is an irreplaceable part of American politics; he led an extraordinary life defending the core principles of
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized 157 pounds of marijuana during a routine inspection. The marijuana seizure occurred on Monday, August 24, 2009 at the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge. A CBP officer referred a 2003 GMC Sierra pickup driven by Fernando
Courtesy Richard Pauza, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry this weekend apprehended a Ft. Worth man wanted on an outstanding warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child and seized $67,000 in undeclared currency in two separate enforcement actions. The fugitive arrest occurred on
Courtesy Richard Pauza, Texas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) recognized four U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supervisors with Patriot Employer certificates for maintaining a flexible schedule to allow CBP officer Omar Gonzalez to serve with the Naval Reserve while maintaining his CBP officer duties. From left, CBP Port Director Gene Garza,
Courtesy Raul Leal, Temporary closure of NB IH 35 left most (west) lane and SB IH 35 left most (east) lane Rosiek Construction crews conducting will be conducting the work. Monday, August 24, 2009 from approximately 9 a.m.-6 p.m., weather permitting. Closures will take place on IH 35 NB mainlanes, just north of Mann Road
Courtesy Raul Leal, AUSTIN, TX – Drunk driving is the leading cause of fatalities in serious crashes across Texas. That’s why, with the long Labor Day weekend approaching, TxDOT will join forces with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and law enforcement agencies statewide
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO — As the Laredo, Nuevo Laredo community prepares for their children to return to school, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is advising the traveling public that certain agricultural items are prohibited from entry to the U.S. and violations can trigger significant penalties. This weekend alone, CBP made 12 interceptions of
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