STATE NEWS
WASHINGTON—Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced an additional $30 million in Operation Stonegarden grants to support security initiatives along the Southwest border—funds that will enhance the Department’s capabilities to coordinate with state, local and tribal law enforcement in order to effectively deter violence, enforce immigration laws and combat illegal trafficking. “Operation
AUSTIN-South Texas citizens will have an opportunity to talk transportation at a town hall meeting scheduled later this month in Kingsville. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is partnering with Representative Tara Rios Ybarra to host the town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 1 on the Texas A&M University Kingsville campus, 920 University
Courtersy Richard Pauza, Eagle Pass, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and Border Patrol agents conducting outbound operations this weekend seized $279,950 in undeclared currency at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry. The currency seizure occurred on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, at Bridge II. CBP officers, Border Patrol agents and
Courtesy Raul Leal, Temporary road closures today August 10, 2009 to preface SB FM 1472 bridge opening to install reconfigure pavement markings in order to open up the FM 1472 SBDC (Southbound Direct Connector) to IH 35. Once all pavement markings have been reconfigured, the FM 1472 Southbound Connector will be open for the traveling
Courtesy Raul Leal, AUSTIN – Regional leaders are set to meet with state transportation officials Tuesday as part of a long-term public involvement effort, providing guidance and local perspective to develop I-69. The I-69 Corridor Segment Committee Number Five is one of five regional citizen advisory groups meeting in August to help the Texas Department
Courtesy Richard Pauza, Laredo, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and Border Patrol agents conducting outbound operations this week seized $50,000 in undeclared currency, two handguns, four gun magazines and 129 rounds of ammunition in two separate seizures. The currency seizure occurred on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at the Lincoln-Juarez Bridge.
Courtesy Richard Pauza, Eagle Pass , Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized a significant cocaine load valued at $1.3 million during a routine inspection. The seizure occurred on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 at Bridge I. A CBP officer referred a 2004 Nissan Titan driven
AUSTIN– The Texas Department of Transportation doesn’t just try to keep traffic flowing, they try to keep information flowing, too. To better inform and engage the public, TxDOT is now using several social media platforms to discuss area highways and projects, statewide programs, and other transportation-related initiativesin Texas. TxDOT joins the chorus of tweets on
Courtesy Raul Leal, TxDOT is gearing up for the 2009 Impaired Driving Mobilization, which will run from August 21st–September 7th. The campaign message is “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail.” and the campaign slogan is “Choose Your Ride.” Graphic files attached. The statewide press event to announce the mobilization in Austin is set for August 20.
CAR REBATE PROGRAM MAJOR SUCCESS, WILL CONTINUE WITH NEW FUNDS Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) today announced that Congress approved an additional $2 billion worth of stimulus funds to extend the successful “Cash for Clunkers” program which provides government rebates to consumers who trade in older vehicles for more fuel efficient cars. “Less
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