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

 Courtesy Leslie Martinez, Washington, D.C.—This week Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) is joining U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) on a congressional delegation to Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras to have discussions with representatives of the government, the judiciary, civil society, community and faith-based groups, the private sector, and human rights organizations. After the

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Local members invite all Rio Grande Valley and Texas area festivals and events to attend, participate and learn The City of McAllen is once again proudly hosting this year’s Texas Festival & Events Association (TFEA) Annual Conference, which will be held from August 9-11, 2019 at the McAllen Convention Center.  With over

Courtesy Luis Aguilar Jr.  LAREDO, TEXAS – During a busy night, U.S. Border Patrol agents stationed at the Hebbronville Station apprehended 12 illegal aliens, seized a pick-up truck and recovered a stolen vehicle near Hebbronville, Texas in two separate incidents. The first event occurred late on July 29, when agents from the Hebbronville Station responded to