Courtesy Tony Wey, Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar joined a Washington Post event, moderated by Washington Post reporter Leigh Ann Caldwell, to discuss the urgent need for border security measures. During the discussion, Cuellar emphasized the need to address the pull factors that are contributing to the record number of encounters at the

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Meet Duke, the dashing 4-year-old Doberman Pinscher with a heart of gold! Duke’s sleek black coat and striking presence make him not just a handsome pup, but also one of the sweetest souls you’ll ever meet. A gentle giant, he’s always eager for snuggles and a game of fetch, embodying the

Courtesy Tony Wen, Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement on the recent death of three migrants – a female adult and two children – near Shelby Park in Eagle Pass: “I recently learned that three migrants – a female adult and two children – drowned in the Rio

Courtesy Tony Wen, This is the third allocation of funding since FY21, bringing the total award amount to $1,635,000 Laredo, TX –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $545,000 in federal funding for Serving Children and Adults in Need’s (SCAN) Familias Unidas Project to help teenagers and young adults combat substance use disorders. This

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City Manager Rodriguez will serve a two-year term (McAllen, Texas)-The Texas City Managers Association (TCMA) has elected Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E. as the TCMA Region 10 President for a two-year term. As president he will oversee Region 10 by chairing meetings, tasking committees with assignments, gathering reports, and attending TCMA meetings. Region

Courtesy Tony Wen, Laredo, TX –Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) and Senator Ted Cruz (TX) celebrated the passage of their proposal to reform the Presidential permitting process for border bridges, including the World Trade Bridge expansion project in Laredo. President Biden recently signed the proposal into law in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained one male wanted on a felony warrant for intoxication manslaughter. “The apprehension of wanted individuals at the border involves CBP’s critical assistance to our law enforcement partners, to detain those with outstanding warrants,” said Port Director

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Laredo, TX –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $625,000 in federal funding for WestCare to combat substance abuse at Laredo Independent School District and United Independent School District. The federal grant is provided by the FY23 Drug-Free Communities Support Program through the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy.