STATE NEWS
Courtesy Jose Sanz, The Greenlights Grants Initiative is a project of Matthew McConaughey’s just keep livin Foundation Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced his membership on the Greenlights Grant Initiative (GGI) Congressional Advisory Board. GGI is a project of Matthew McConaughey’s just keep livin Foundation aimed at helping school districts nationwide access
Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – On Thursday, July 20, 2023, The Webb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a narcotics search warrant by the 600 block of Morales El Cenizo, Texas. After a search of the residence, investigators discovered 2.9 grams of Fentanyl, 12.1 grams of Crack Cocaine, and 7.5 ounces of
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and management from Laredo Field Office are reminding the traveling public of inspection reporting requirements and advise that there is a significant monetary fine issued and the possibility of federal prosecution for those who attempt to depart the CBP inspection area without inspection. “We
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge and Colombia-Solidarity Bridge seized cocaine that totaled over $1,000,000 in street value. “Narcotic interdiction continues to be paramount in the CBP border security mission,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “These significant seizures
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, New philosophy, new uniforms, new department and new name to give Animal Care Services new direction for stray, neglected and abused animals in McAllen (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen is changing the philosophy, actions and name of Animal Control, previously under the McAllen Police Department’s purview. While the duties and responsibility remain
Courtesy Jose Sanz, The legislation now heads to the full House of Representatives for consideration Washington, DC – The House Appropriations Committee passed U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (TX-28) language to reform the Presidential permit process in the Fiscal Year 2024 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs House appropriations bill. The language will streamline and expedite
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Tx)-Good health begins with taking that first step! South Texas Health System, along with Quinta Mazatlán, invite residents to “Transform Your Life” on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Quinta Mazatlán, 300 Sunset Drive, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This event is free to the public, but make sure to reserve a
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-This summer, spark children’s creativity and have them explore nature with the camera and/or smart phone. Quinta Mazatlán and The Valley Land Fund are hosting the annual nature photography contest for kids, Southern Exposures. Photographs should have a nature or wildlife theme and must be taken in the Rio Grande Valley
Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, The funds will help ensure the well-being of the Laredo Fire Department’s 407 firefighters Laredo, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $339,031 in federal funding for periodic National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582-compliant physical exams and health screenings for the Laredo Fire Department’s 407 firefighters. The exams will combine
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Day-long events set for 4th of July festivities; road closures in effect Col. Frank Plummer, highly decorated Army veteran, to serve as Main Street Parade Grand Marshal (McAllen, Texas)-The 4th of July is right around the corner and as the City of McAllen puts the final touches on the series of activities
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