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Rep. Henry Cuellar Named Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Cuellar is the First Border Member to Oversee Department of Homeland Security Budget, Will Also Serve on Defense and Military Construction & Veterans Affairs Subcommittees Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) has been named Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security. This Subcommittee has jurisdiction over the entire

CBP Ensures Valentine Flowers Make the Cut

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON — Just less than two weeks before Valentine’s Day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists have inspected nearly 850 million cut flowers for insects, pests and diseases that could harm the agricultural and floral industries of the United States. As shipments continue, the 2023 numbers of cut

McAllen International CarFest Continues Today thru Sunday February 5th

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The greatest car show in South Texas is back at the McAllen Convention Center. McAllen International Carfest has over two-hundred vehicles representing ninety-six different categories of dream cars: see rare muscle cars, classics, imports, concept cars, hot rods, racecars, and more. Guests of all ages will experience a fun-filled weekend featuring:

Stage 2 Water Restrictions Lifted for McAllen Public Utility Residents, Businesses

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Community encouraged to voluntary conserve water in irrigation, recreational use (McAllen, Texas)-Mandatory stage 2 water restrictions were lifted for McAllen Public Utility water customers, including residents and businesses. Stage 2 restricted sprinkler system irrigation to only two days a week, during specific hours for each of the six zones McAllen had been

House Passes Rep. Cuellar’s Bill – Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act

Courtesy Arturo Olivares, Cuellar Passes Bipartisan Legislation in First Month of New Congress to Help Rural Small Businesses Washington, DC –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (D-TX-28) bipartisan Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act passed in the House of Representatives. Congressman Alex X. Mooney (R-WV-2), Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-1), and Congresswoman Teresa Leger

City of McAllen and MedCare End Relationship

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Uninterrupted ambulance service will continue in McAllen (McAllen, Texas)-On Monday, January 23, 2023, the McAllen City Commission rejected the unreasonable and unjustified demands made by MedCare EMS and accepted MedCare EMS’ notice to terminate its contract for the delivery of emergency medical services to the city effective February 22, 2023. During the

Rep. Cuellar Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to the Office of Management and Budget Requesting Additional Funding for the U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program

Courtesy Arturo Olivares, The request will help finance critical water infrastructure in colonias along the southern border Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced submission of a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requesting additional funding for the U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program (BWIP). The letter requests $100

Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Rape and Domestic Battery

Courtesy Jeniffer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), officers at the Laredo Port of Entry, detained one male Mexican Citizen wanted for rape and domestic battery. “The apprehension of persons wanted for crimes of a sexual nature provides critical assistance to our law enforcement partners and helps to keep our communities

McAllen International Carfest celebrates 13th Anniversary Featuring over 200 Cars on Display

Courtesy Amanda Rodriguez, McAllen, Texas – The greatest car show in South Texas is back at the McAllen Convention Center. McAllen International Carfest has over two-hundred vehicles representing ninety-six different categories of dream cars: see rare muscle cars, classics, imports, concept cars, hot rods, racecars, and more. Guests of all ages will experience a fun-filled

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