Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Co-Chair of the Congressional Colombia Caucus, released the following statement regarding recent comments by Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “I condemn President Petro’s recent remarks about Israel in the strongest possible terms. The President’s refusal to condemn Hamas after Saturday’s barbaric attack is shameful

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Beginning October 16, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will resume vehicle processing operations at Bridge 1 in Eagle Pass, Texas. CBP will continue to assess operations and plans to execute contingency measures to support and prioritize our border security mission. Should operational changes become necessary, stakeholders will be

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, The remaining group of Laredoans traveled by land from Israel to Jordan, then flew from Jordan to Qatar Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following update on U.S. citizens in Israel amid the Israel/Hamas conflict: “I have personally spoken with the last remaining group of Laredoans

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement on constituent services for TX-28 residents in Israel: “I have personally received several calls over the past few days regarding TX-28 residents stuck in Israel amid the ongoing war. I have personally contacted my constituents over there, as

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, The funds will be used for direct prevention services in at least 10,000 children and adults over a five-year period Laredo, TX –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $1,874,995 in federal funding to combat alcohol and substance use in Webb County. The funds will be used for direct prevention services

Courtesy Arturo Olivares, Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) voted to pass a Continuing Resolution that will keep the federal government open for 45 days. The legislation is a temporary measure to afford Congress sufficient time to complete the fiscal year 2024 appropriations process. The bill provides relief to communities recovering

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) is hosting its 12th annual Arbor Day Celebration with a new date – Saturday, November 4, 2023 – and a new location – Westside Park, 1000 S. Ware Rd. This fundraising event will support Keep McAllen Beautiful’s mission to help increase awareness of the importance of planting

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to Laredo Port of Entry outbound operations recently seized more than two and a half tons of fentanyl precursors. “Illicitly manufactured fentanyl produced from precursors has been a major contribution to drug abuse and overdose deaths in our country,” said

Courtesy Richard Pauzam, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge this week seized $7.7 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. “Our frontline officers continue to deploy an effective combination of inspectional experience and technology and the result this time was $7.7 million in