Courtesy Stephen Chang, LAREDO – Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs yesterday visited Laredo, where she toured the World Trade International Bridge, which connects the United States and Mexico. The Secretary also met with Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz as well as local government and business leaders to discuss ways to help address the needs of the

Courtesy Leslie Martinez, Program will prepare students for degrees in STEM and Social Science Laredo, TX- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and TAMIU President Dr. Pablo Arenaz announced over $2.9 million for Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) to advance opportunities for Hispanic students seeking graduate degrees in Social Science or in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).These

 Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Program will assist communities to combat alcohol abuse among youth  Laredo, TX- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1.5 million in funding to the People with Ideas of Love, Liberty, Acceptance, and Respect (PILLAR) organization in Laredo, TX. Over the next five years, PILLAR will receive $300,000 annually from the Department of Health and Human Services towards their

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Positions seek U.S. citizens, 18 years or older, with flexible schedules and computer literate, among other requirements  (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen Census Complete Count Committee (McAllen CCCC) and Workforce Solutions are teaming up to make sure the U.S. Census Bureau has enough workers to get the U.S. Census 2020 count right

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen, TX – Beginning October 3, 2019, Allegiant will provide nonstop service from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to Phoenix, Arizona via Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA.) “We are grateful for our partnership with Allegiant Air and are excited to be working with them on the addition of a new year-round route to Phoenix.  This

Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Washington, D.C.— Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), as well as the San Diego Congressional Delegation secured the passage of H.R. 132, the North American Development Bank Improvement and Pollution Solution Act of 2019, in U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee.  The bill provides an authorization to double the bank’s

Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Congressman Attends Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony with the City of Laredo, Customs and Border Protection, and General Services Administration    Laredo, TX—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $86 million for the completion of the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge Expansion and modernization project. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, the Congressman secured over $100 million

Courtesy Leslie Martinez, Washington, D.C.– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) met Governor of Tamaulipas Francisco Garcia Cabeza de Vaca to discuss United States- Mexico relations, including trade and travel, and security. “I had the honor of meeting with Governor Cabeza de Vaca to discuss our country’s invaluable relationship with Mexico,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Our partnership has a direct impact

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Laredo Port of Entry would like to advise the traveling public of the temporary stoppage of vehicular traffic at Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge the morning of Sept. 11 during the 18th annual commemoration ceremony to honor the 9/11 attack victims and the availability of alternate crossing locations.