Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Laredo Port of Entry continues to make necessary arrangements to implement facilitation measures to assist the traveling public with their experience while crossing one of the busiest land border ports in the country. As one of its

Courtesy Richard Pauza,   LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged crystal methamphetamine and marijuana valued at more than $2.3 million in two enforcement actions this weekend. “These significant seizures were possible because of the continued vigilance and alertness our CBP officers put forth on a daily

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Ratings for general obligation bonds; rates outlook stable  (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen recently went before Fitch Ratings for review on its $5.6 million general obligation (GO) refunding bond, series 2019 and received a rating of ‘AA+,’ rating the outlook as stable.  Fitch also affirmed the City of McAllen’s $101 million in

Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Rep. Cuellar’s Fix NICS Act Reported to be a Success Justice Department says bipartisan legislation reduced number of illegal gun purchases Washington, D.C.– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement on the Justice Department’s Fix NICS Act reported impact. Their study shows the bipartisan legislation, introduced by Congressman Cuellar and Senator John

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, Texas– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Laredo Port of Entry encourages travelers to plan ahead, apply for I-94 travel permits online and utilize Ready Lanes as CBP prepares to implement measures to facilitate Thanksgiving holiday traffic. “CBP stands ready to welcome and process

Courtesy Leslie Martinez, Funding will work to fix nursing shortage in Texas by increasing opportunities to practice medicine  Laredo, TX– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,330,291 for Texas A&M International University (TAMIU)’s Online Family Nurse Practitioner Program (TOFP). This online program will ensure more Hispanic students have the opportunity to practice medicine and help address the

Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Discussing the Humanitarian Reimbursement Application Process with Local Non-profits Organizations  Laredo, TX – This week, the Emergency Food and Shelter (EFSP) National Board conducted informational sessions in South Texas, including Laredo, San Antonio and McAllen. During these sessions, EFSP provided useful information regarding the Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance funding and the application

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The City of McAllen and MAFO leaders announced a partnership to host the national farmworker conference on April 26-29, 2020 in McAllen. Over 400 delegates from around the state and nation are expected to convene in McAllen for the conference. “MAFO is a national partnership of farmworker and rural organizations and we

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 significant amount of hard narcotics with a combined total street value exceeding $2.4 million in two enforcement actions over the weekend. “These significant seizures illustrate the commitment our CBP officers have

Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Continuing Resolution Contains No Money for Border Wall Washington, D.C.— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted for a Continuing Resolution (CR) that will extend federal government funding through December 20th, allowing additional time for lawmakers to complete the formal appropriations process. This resolution will also fund critical programs for the people of the 28th District