Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Juarez Lincoln Bridge intercepted hard narcotics totaling over $1 million in street value. “Seizures like these are a prime example of the importance that CBP officers play in our overall national border security mission and protecting the

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Texas Dept. of Transportation seeking public comment to fund future traffic needs (McAllen, Texas)-The Rio Grande Valley-Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking public comment for the development of the 2045 Master Transportation Plan. With the assistance of  Alliance Transportation Group, an online visioning tool has been developed to gather public input and feedback.

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted hard narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $2.3 million in one enforcement action at the World Trade Bridge. “Enforcement operations at the World Trade Bridge continue to disrupt drug traffickers’ attempts to transport

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the World Trade Bridge seized marijuana with a street value of $115,000 that was found within a commercial trailer. “Officers at the World Trade Bridge continue to maintain their vigilance, ensuring commercial commodities entering the United States are

Courtesy Jeniffer Gutierrez  LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $400,000 in one enforcement action at the World Trade Bridge. “CBP utilizes FAST commercial carriers to facilitate lawful trade for low-risk shipments entering the United States from Mexico,” said Port Director

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez,  LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized various types of narcotics in separate, unrelated incidents on Wednesday, May 27, that totaled over $650,000 in street value. “The smuggling of illicit narcotics is a serious international health and security threat,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted hard narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $2.4 million in one enforcement action at the World Trade Bridge. “Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have heightened their enforcement efforts for these high-risk commodities, successfully

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, McAllen households found a productive way to spend their time at home, self-responding to the 2020 Census, either online or over the phone, propelling the city to reach a very important milestone:  50% of households in McAllen have self-responded to the 2020 Census since March 12, when

Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Producers of agricultural commodities can apply starting on May 26  Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will provide financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who have suffered

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez,   LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $500,000 in one enforcement action at the World Trade Bridge. “The nation’s drug epidemic and its impact on national security is continuously evolving, yet the vigilance of our officers