STATE NEWS
Courtesy RIchard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted a significant amount of hard narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $992,000 in one enforcement action at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge. “I congratulate our frontline officers for their firm commitment to carry out the
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office reports that the 341st District Court Grand Jury returned a true bill for Border Patrol Agent Juan David Ortiz. Ortiz was indicted on one count of capital murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, unlawful restraint and evading arrest or detention for fatally shooting Melissa Ramirez, Claudine
Courtesy Diego Hernandez, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted a significant amount of narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $1.5 million in two enforcement actions over the weekend. “These were two excellent back-to-back narcotics interceptions by our CBP officers and they illustrate the
Courtesy Diego Hernandez, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge recently seized over $587,000 in marijuana in two enforcement actions. “I congratulate our officers for these significant seizures and for the outstanding job they do each day in keeping our borders safe,” said
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Peña Eye Institute to bring Dallas Cowboys memorabilia, R Communications, Entravision to bring out high-octane entertainment for two-day holiday event (Laredo, Texas)-Residents can begin their 2018 holiday season fun by celebrating under and with the stars at Christmas in the Park, starting on Friday, November 30. The family-friendly and free winter festival
Courtesy Margie Garza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted a significant amount of narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $296,000 in one enforcement action. “This seizure was an excellent interception from our CBP officers,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 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, utilize Ready Lanes and asks for the public’s patience as CBP prepares to facilitate Thanksgiving holiday traffic without a full complement of officers due to
Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, McALLEN, TX – McAllen Public Library today announced plans to expand its Personal Finance Collection following receipt of a $5,000 grant from the Financial Industry Regulatory AuthorityInvestor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation). The additional tools and resources will help ensure that residents have the information they need when making critical money decisions as they repair,
Courtesy Mika S. Akikuni, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) and Universidad Del Noreste (UNE) from Tampico, Tamaulipas, México, recently signed a Collaboration Agreement that will allow them to work together to promote social and economic development in their respective countries and coordinate efforts in academia and research. The Agreement will specifically allow for
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office reports that Janette Pantoja has plead guilty to tampering with evidence. As part of her plea of guilty, the State recommended a punishment of six months to serve as a condition of an 8-year probationary term. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, Cristian Yepez’ girlfriend Janette Pantoja came
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