Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), officers at the Laredo Port of Entry, detained two male subjects wanted for sexual offenses in two separate, unrelated incidents. “Sexual violence can have serious psychological, emotional and physical effects on a survivor. CBP collaborates with other law enforcement agencies to bring those

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection today released operational statistics for December 2021, which can be viewed online here. “The dedicated men and women at CBP are committed to ensuring dangerous drugs and counterfeit products are off the streets, our communities are kept safe, and our borders are

The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act will protect voting rights, at the federal level, for all Texans  Courtesy Dana Youngentob,  Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted in favor of the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act. This bill ensures safe, secure, and accessible elections for all, enhances the ability of every American

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with 11 of his colleagues today, introduced the bipartisan Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on the Beat Grant Program Reauthorization and Parity Act of 2022 to increase compensation and hiring of law enforcement officers. The legislation reauthorizes the COPS on the Beat Grant

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a man at the Juarez Lincoln International Bridge who had an outstanding warrant out of Waco, Texas, for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. “Our frontline officers help keep our communities safe by apprehending travelers

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 International Bridge who had an outstanding warrant out of Noblesville, Indiana, for child molestation. “Our officers remain vigilant in keeping our borders secure and apprehending wanted persons with outstanding

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, No Surprises Act jumps into effect January 1st Washington, DC–  U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) highlighted the implementation of the No Surprises Act. The bill kicked into effect on January 1st and ensures that emergency medical patients do not receive surprise medical fees. The provision removes surprise fees that are charged by out-of-network

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 2021, most notably a 1,066 percent increase in fentanyl and a 98 percent increase in cocaine seized. Fiscal

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-South Pole Illuminated Festival, along with Junior’s Supermarket, will be celebrating Dia de Los Reyes today January 6, 2022 starting at 5:30 p.m. with the largest rosca in the Rio Grande Valley. After 31 days of magical experiences, South Pole Illuminated Festival, presented by Junior’s Supermarket, will end its run with

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen Public Library invites parents to kick off the new year by accessing a world of fun, entertainment, and information with the “My First Library Card.” Library Director Kate Horan encourages parents to get a library card for their children. “The start of the new year is the perfect time to