Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after Congress reached an agreement on coronavirus relief and omnibus package: “It is my top priority to ensure that American families and communities are safe, healthy and financially secure as we continue to battle this pandemic,” said Congressman Cuellar. “I will be voting

Courtesy Alexis Torres, Laredo, TX— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) delivered a $500 holiday donation to support teachers and students at Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary School. Congressman Cuellar said, “This academic school year has been filled with many unique challenges for our educators and students. I made this donation to not only show my appreciation for

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Laredo Port of Entry seized narcotics valued at over $2.8 million in two separate, unrelated enforcement actions at both the World Trade and Colombia-Solidarity Bridges. “The effort to secure our nation’s borders from illicit drugs is clearly illustrated

Courtesy Melissa Cordova, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Laredo Port of Entry seized hard narcotics valued at over $900,000 in two separate, unrelated enforcement actions at both the World Trade and Juarez Lincoln Bridges. “Narcotics interceptions like these continue to play a key role in advancing

Courtesy Melissa Recio, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Laredo Port of Entry seized hard narcotics valued at $6.5 million in two separate, unrelated enforcement actions at the World Trade Bridge. “These interceptions aptly illustrate CBP’s ongoing commitment to keeping our borders safe and secure from illicit

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) at Laredo Port of Entry announced via a recent trade bulletin that effective Dec. 7, 2020 all northbound empties, with the exception of bona fide participants in trusted trader programs (CBP-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Free and Secure Trade

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, South Pole Illuminated Drive and Theatre Experience will be contactless, immersive holiday experience (McAllen, Texas)-Today, the City of McAllen unveiled details of this year’s newly reimagined Christmas celebration in McAllen with the South Pole Illuminated Drive and Theatre Experience, which will transform the McAllen Convention Center District into an enchanting one-mile drive-thru

Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Washington, D.C.– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on the historic election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris: “Congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on winning this hard-fought race! With the election now over, we shall now put hostility and anger aside and work to heal

Courtesy Jeniffer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Colombia Solidarity Bridge and World Trade Bridge seized hard narcotics valued at $60 million in two separate, unrelated enforcement actions. “The trafficking and production of methamphetamine has increased substantially over the past year, causing drug traffickers to