STATE NEWS
Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, The bipartisan legislation will help rebuild the tourism industry Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) introduced the bipartisan United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act. This legislation will increase governmental cooperation between the United States and Mexico to reinvigorate tourism in both countries in response to disruptions
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—As the international bridges at Laredo Port of Entry teemed with returning paisano traffic this weekend, and in order to prevent the inadvertent proliferation of pests and diseases, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) agriculture specialists, flanked by Texas Game Wardens, stepped up examinations and intercepted
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas – As U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Laredo Field Office ports of entry processed heavy traffic over the New Year’s/Three Kings holiday period they encountered four fugitives wanted on outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses. “While processing heavy New Year’s/Three Kings holiday traffic over a seven-day period,
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at eight South Texas ports of entry seized a significant amount of narcotics, unreported currency, weapons and uncovered numerous immigration violations during Fiscal Year 2022, most notably a 177 percent increase in inadmissibles encountered and a 19 percent increase in cocaine seized.
Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Congressman Cuellar will fight for education, healthcare, job creation, and security Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Texas’ 28th Congressional District in the 118th Congress. The Congressman released the following statement: “The people have spoken, and I am grateful to be
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Residents encouraged to give feedback at community meeting The City of McAllen is developing an updated comprehensive plan and is asking for residents’ input on what they feel the community needs at a community meeting taking place on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the McAllen Public Library Auditorium,
Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 223,000 jobs were gained in December and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5%: “Today’s jobs report concludes another year of job gains. The United States’ economy has proven to be resilient, and more
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $900,000 in street value. “Officers at the World Trade Bridge continue to excel in their targeting strategies, remaining vigilant and on the forefront of border security operations,” said
Courtesy Arturo Olivares, Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass the FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill and fund the federal government through the next fiscal year. The final funding package also includes $28,682,064 in Community Project Funding for 15 community projects across the 28th Congressional District of Texas. “The FY 2023
Courtesy Arturo Olivares, Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced the State of Texas will receive $8,110,148 in its first “Internet for All” grants. These grants are for deploying high-speed internet networks and developing digital skills training programs under the Internet for All initiative. Texas is receiving the funds form the Bipartisan
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