STATE NEWS
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
HOUSE PASSES DEFENSE BILL TO FUND MILITARY THROUGH 2010, INCLUDES COMMUNICATIONS DOLLARS TO DEFEND AGAINST DRUG CARTELS Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) today voted in support of H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, a bill which makes critical investments in America’s troops through 2010 by funding military pay raises,
Courtesy Rick Pauza Pics Eduardo Perez/CBP Port Isabel, Texas – In an effort to determine the next generation of CBP’s fleet of interceptor vessels, U. S. Customs and Border Protection recently took delivery of a 43-foot, advanced-design marine interceptor, designated as the Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrator vessel. CBP Air and Marine currently operates a fleet
Eagle Pass , Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry apprehended a San Antonio man wanted on a state warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child among other fugitives apprehended over the past two days. On July 23, Onesimo Cordero, a 54-year-old U.S. citizen from San Antonio
Texas Public School Teachers Will Receive $800 Pay Raise Washington D.C.– The Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation announced today that Texas Public School teachers will receive an $800 pay raise through more than $2 billion now available for Texas under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The raises will be included in
Secures $300,000 for Manadas Hike and Bike Trail and $200,000 for Laredo Little Theatre Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar today announced the passage the H.R. 3288, the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2010, which makes key investments to protect America’s housing needs and makes much needed improvements to our nation’s
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