Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Project will focus on flood risk management, ecosystem restoration and recreational amenities  Laredo, TX—Congressman Cuellar  announced over $51.9 million in future funding for the Chacon Creek Restoration Project. The project will focus on flood management, ecosystem restoration and recreational amenities for Chacon Creek. Congressman Cuellar was able to deliver $3.3 million directly

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  (Laredo, Texas)-Beginning on Monday, February 3, 2020, McAllen Public Library cardholders will be able to access free, unlimited high-speed internet from almost anywhere through the library’s new, innovative Wi-Fi hotspot initiative.  City of McAllen residents can connect a tablet, smartphone or laptop computer to the Internet from home, a public space, or

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that Randy J. Howe, formerly the Executive Director, Office of Field Operations, for U.S. Customs and Border Protection has entered on duty as Director, Field Operations for Laredo Field Office. Howe succeeds DFO David P. Higgerson, who retired after 49+ years of federal service.

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a man at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge wanted on an outstanding warrant for homicide out of Fort Worth, Texas.  “CBP officers remain vigilant in intercepting travelers with outstanding warrants,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port

Courtesy Alexis Torres, The U.S. Department of State awarded outstanding individuals with the opportunity to study abroad during the 2018-2019 academic year  Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced nine local recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. U.S. undergraduate students, who demonstrate financial need, are eligible to receive credit-bearing study or internships abroad.

Courtesy Charlotte Laracy,                                                                                            Report Shows the Economic Costs of Longer

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry recently seized a noteworthy amount of hard narcotics worth more than $500,000 in two enforcement actions over the weekend. “These significant seizures illustrate the commitment our CBP officers have in keeping dangerous narcotics off

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Initiative part of McAllen’s It’s Time Texas Community Challenge ongoing participation  (McAllen, Texas)-Mayor’s Wellness Council, the health and wellbeing council formed by the City of McAllen as part of its ongoing efforts to change the perception and image of McAllen as an obese and unhealthy community, has officially launched its website, www.livewellmcallen.com, as

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Shaping Our Children’s Future bilingual art kit will be developed, distributed to area daycares, McAllen Public Library  (Laredo, Texas)-The City of McAllen recently received only one of four grants awarded by the foundation, Texans Care for Children, in the amount of $5,000 to assist the municipality with its efforts for Census 2020 outreach efforts.  The

Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Texas projected to pick up three House seats due to population growth Washington, D.C.- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) continues to encourage South Texans to participate in the 2020 Census, ahead of projections released by the U.S. Census Bureau that the state of Texas could add three seats to its Congressional delegation when districts are redrawn next