Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Zapata, TX—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), announced $2,061,892.15 in federal funding for the reimbursement of summer meals for over 630 children in Zapata County. Last summer, Zapata County students received $1,329,021.89 worth of lunches and $732,870.26 worth of breakfasts through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP).

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Eagle Pass Camino Real International Bridge intercepted $306,600 worth of alleged black tar heroin on July 12, 2022. “Narcotics interceptions like these are a prime example of CBP’s dedication to our border security mission and

Courtesy Dana Youngetob, Washington, DC – The House of Representatives passed U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (TX-28) bipartisan legislation to increase America’s global leadership on 5G technology and provide an alternative to China’s dangerous state-run companies, which currently dominate the 5G market. The bipartisan bill named the Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of

Courtesy Richard Puaza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized hard narcotics in one enforcement action that totaled over $690,000 in street value. “Attempts to smuggle contraband through commercial supply chains are increasing,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Our continued dedication to maintaining a

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), officers at the Laredo Port of Entry, detained one male subject wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for a sex-related offense against a minor. “Sexual offenses such as child exploitation occur daily in the U.S.,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of

Courtesy Dana Youngetob, Washington, DC—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the below statement following the Congressional passage of the bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022: “The passage of the bipartisan PACT Act is a crucial step forward to ensure that our veterans have access

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized cocaine in one enforcement action that totaled over $600,000 in street value. “Our CBP officers’ knowledge of concealment methods and technology played a key role in the discovery of these illicit narcotics,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, (Washinton D.C.)-U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published the findings of the Office of Professional Responsibility’s investigation of the U.S. Border Patrol’s Horse Patrol Unit activity in Del Rio, Texas, on September 19, 2021. The investigation concluded that there were failures at multiple levels of the agency, a lack

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-As the 4th of July holiday approaches, the McAllen Police Department, Edinburg Police Department, the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, and the Pharr Police Department would like to remind the public about the importance of driving sober. In an effort to keep our communities safe, each agency pledges to increase patrols to

Courtesy Jose Sanz, Washington, DC— U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured funding and legislative language to improve the livelihoods of rural farmers and ranchers in the FY23 appropriations legislation. The provisions include support for agricultural and cattle health research, Carrizo cane removal, feral hog containment, feral swine eradication efforts, citrus disease research, cotton boll weevil