Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a man at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for homicide out of Dallas County. “I commend our CBP officers for their hard work and attention to detail,” said

Courtesy Jose Sanz, The funding has plugged 5 wells in Webb County, and 2 more wells are scheduled to be plugged Washington, DC –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $343,695,000 in federal funding for orphan well plugging and site remediation in Texas. The federal funds will be used to plug 7 orphan wells in

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Laredo Port of Entry discovered a significant rare pest last week, a first in the nation interception on a shipment of cut flowers. “I want to congratulate our agriculture specialists at Laredo Port of Entry for their diligence and attention to

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS — With the looming Memorial Day weekend poised to kick off the summer travel season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) at Laredo Field Office is recommending that travelers apply for tourist permits online and consult Border Wait Times on www.cbp.gov to minimize trip delays.

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Troy Miller issued the following statement today: “Earlier this year, the United States announced parole processes for Venezuelans, Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans, which provide individuals with safe and orderly pathways to access the United States, and imposes consequences for those

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a man at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for homicide out of San Bernardino County. “CBP officers remain vigilant in intercepting travelers with outstanding warrants,” said Port Director Albert Flores,

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Washington, DC –U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement in the aftermath of yesterday’s shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets: “Our communities are hurting from the increase of violent crimes and gun violence that is plaguing our nation. Yesterday, we were once again witnesses of these horrific acts at the

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement urging bilateral cooperation between the United States and Mexico in response to the current migration surge: “It is critical that leadership at all levels of US and Mexico governments (federal, state, and local) work together to manage the ongoing migration