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

Courtesy  Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry, working in collaboration with the Government of Mexico, took custody of a United States citizen wanted on outstanding warrants for murder and aggravated robbery.   “We continue to work hand in hand with all

Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Washington, D.C.— This week, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced eligibility, guidelines, and requirements for local stakeholders for the upcoming announcement for the Supplemental Appropriations Assistance Funding, which will provide funding to local social service organizations for their efforts in assisting southern border migrants who have been released from DHS custody. Applications for

Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week, three Texas Congressmen, Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Randy Weber (TX-14), and Michael McCaul (TX-10), introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow federal law enforcement officers and prosecutors to better identify and charge those committing acts of domestic terrorism in the United States. H.R. 4178, the Domestic Terrorism Penalties Act of 2019, would replicate

Coutesy Richard Pauza,   LAREDO, Texas– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Laredo Port of Entry advised today that CBP will bring back the much needed designated lane for local commuters not requiring benefits at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge, which is one of the busiest land border ports in the

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Upgrade of the online registration system to provide enhanced features (Laredo, Texas) Participants wishing to enroll children in the various fall recreation programs offered by the City of McAllen are asked to do so in person at the three community centers as technical upgrades to the online registration system are being finalized

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) at eight ports of entry from Brownsville to Del Rio continues to maintain its commitment to uphold its border security mission while offering traveler tips ahead of expected heavy traffic for tax-free weekend. “Our CBP officers and agriculture specialists