Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, released the following statement after the FY24 Homeland Security Appropriations bill was finalized last night: “In my first fiscal year as Ranking Member, I worked diligently with my colleagues on both sides

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, The Upgrades were Made Possible by Community Project Funding Secured by Dr. Cuellar in FY24 LAREDO, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined local leaders in Laredo to announce a $500,000 federal earmark to pave colonias roads in Webb County. The upgrades were made possible by Community Project Funding secured

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Erika Prosper Nirenberg, the First Lady of San Antonio, and Senior Director of Customer Insights for H-E-B will be the speaker Friday, March 22, at the McAllen Chamber Legendary McAllen Women’s Luncheon. She will join fellow trailblazers Lorena Castillo, Gloria Gracia, Francy Ann Jones, Dr. Lynda L. Laurin, Dr. Karen Lozano,

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operation officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $8,400,000 in street value. “Optimal targeting efforts were keen in foiling this drug smuggling attempt,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “CBP personnel are persistent in protecting

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released a statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule to address exposure to ethylene oxide emissions and reduce risk to cancer. “I applaud the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for releasing a final rule today that will reduce the risk of

Courtesy Elias Rodriguez, BROWNSVILLE, Texas – As Spring Break traffic begins, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Brownsville Port of Entry encountered a Houston man wanted on a felony warrant for capital murder. “As Spring Break traffic begins to pick up, our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain strict vigilance and apprehended a man

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) is proud to announce their annual Paint McAllen Beautiful project. Keep McAllen Beautiful is able to fund paint and supplies for the project through grant funding and qualifying applicants will have their home painted free of charge. Qualifying McAllen applicants are being sought to be selected for

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge uncovered two alleged smuggling attempts involving two adults and three minors and also discovered a counterfeit entry document in three separate incidents over the weekend. One woman and two men were arrested in connection with the

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The Palm Awards is pleased to announce the upcoming Nomination Breakfast to recognize the outstanding contributions of high school theater directors and celebrate the achievements of young talents in the theater arts. The nominations, including but not limited to, categories such as Best Production, Best Actor/Actress, and Best Technical Crew, will