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

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – Over a 24-hour period, Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents intercepted three human smuggling attempts which resulted in the apprehension of over 70 undocumented individuals along with recovering a stolen vehicle, and a methamphetamine seizure north of Laredo. The incidents occurred from Dec. 18 through Dec. 19, the first incident

Courtesy Jose Sanz, Laredo, Texas— U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Wes Hoskins of First Community Bank, and Ignacio Urrabazo of International Bank of Commerce, held a press conference to present a new, furnished home to the family of fallen marine, Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza. In addition to the donated home, the family also received

LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized narcotics in two enforcement actions that totaled over $1,000,000 in street value. “Dedicated employees of CBP have continued to fulfill the agency’s border security role,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Enforcement successes such as these two seizures help protect

Courtesy Jose Sanz, Zapata, TX—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $375,000 in federal funds to support border security in Zapata County. The money will be used by the Zapata County Sheriff’s Office to pay for overtime hours, operating expenses, and new equipment—resources that are necessary for the security of the community. “Every year, the

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – Several individuals traveling aboard a commercial bus were arrested at the Interstate Highway 35 checkpoint for attempting to use other people’s valid U.S. passports. The incident occurred during the early morning hours of Dec. 11, when Laredo North Station agents at the checkpoint conducted immigration inspections aboard a commercial

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo North Station stopped a pair of human smuggling attempts north of Laredo, Texas. The first incident occurred on Dec. 10, when agents conducted a vehicle stop of a maroon pickup truck near the 32-mile marker of Interstate Highway 35. Agents