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.

Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, LAREDO, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced over $56.6 million for Early Head Start and Head Start in Webb County to help local children become better prepared to succeed in school. Over a five year period, Early Head Start and Head Start will receive $52,620,840 and Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to work outbound inspection operations at the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge stopped an illegal exportation of assorted firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition in one enforcement action. “This type of incident highlights the dangers our CBP officers could face on any

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen’s director also receives professional certification  The City of McAllen Purchasing Department has earned the 2019 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award.  The Achievement of Excellence in Procurement recognizes organizational excellence in public and non-profit procurement.   This is the second time the City of McAllen Purchasing Department has received this award;

Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, The Congressman’s Office Will Provide Assistance to Local Stakeholders in Reimbursement Process Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced the release of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board’s Supplemental Appropriations Assistance Funding application, which will provide reimbursement funding to local social service organizations for their efforts in assisting southern border migrants who have been released from DHS