Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Congressman recognized for record on supporting pro-growth, pro-small business policies Laredo, TX– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) was awarded the Spirit of Enterprise award by the United States Chamber of Commerce for his support of pro-job, pro-growth policies in the U.S. House of Representatives for the second session of the 116th Congress. Including

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Virtual and on-air activities culminate in live fireworks display (McAllen, Tx)-This year’s McAllen Independence Day Celebration, presented by H-E-B, while very different from previous years, will continue to festive and patriotic. The annual Independence Day Celebration will take place virtually in the days leading up to Saturday, July 4, 2020, with a

Courtesy Richard Pauza LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Laredo Sector had a busy night as agents from multiple stations and search and rescue teams worked to locate and render aid to individuals who were lost in remote areas near Laredo. The first incident occurred on the early evening of June 18,

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