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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Patriotic element to highlight veterans, current serving military The 2018 McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by H-E-B, is going to kick-off this year’s parade with patriotic element that will honor veterans and current serving military. The U.S. Air Force Parade Element Honor Guard and Drill Team will be this year’s lead step-off, adding
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged heroin with an estimated street value of $478,000 in one enforcement action. “I congratulate our officers for this excellent interception and for the outstanding job they do each day in keeping
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Laredo Field Office (LFO) is preparing to launch an awareness campaign during the month of October 2018 for dedicated processing lanes for vehicles and pedestrians with technology-enabled travel cards, known as Ready Lanes. The campaign will improve correct use and awareness of Ready Lanes
Courtesy Stephanie Ramirez, MCALLEN, TX – The Valley’s favorite outdoor concert series is back this October 13th! The City of McAllen announced the twelfth season of Sunset Live which kicks off Saturday, Oct.13 at 6 pm at Oval Park just outside of the McAllen Convention Center. The series, which has hosted 33 concerts since the
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted a noteworthy narcotic seizure with an estimated street value of more than $327,000 in one enforcement action over the weekend. “This significant seizure was possible because of the continued vigilance and alertness our CBP officers’ put forth
badgeCourtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol is advising the traveling public of concrete repairs at the Interstate 35 checkpoint over the next 45 days which may cause temporary lane closures and to plan ahead when making trips. “We wanted to advise the traveling public and the international trade community
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted a significant narcotic seizure with an estimated street value of more than $679,000 in one enforcement action. “This significant seizure was possible because of the continued vigilance and alertness our CBP officers’ put forth on a daily
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted a failed attempt to import a total of 25 puppies into the United States without proper import permits and vaccinations in one enforcement action. “I commend the officers for their keen observational skills and interviewing techniques which played a
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – Management from U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Laredo Field Office, together with Dr. Pablo Arenaz, president of Texas A&M International University, (TAMIU) today announced the launch of a CBP Officer Student Trainee Internship Program in Laredo. Interns who successfully meet and complete all program and hiring requirements can be
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The performance group is one of several cultural acts scheduled for next weekend’s event. Attendees of McAllen’s Inaugural Fiesta de Palmas will be treated to ‘The Danza de los Voladores,’ or the Dance of the Flyers, a centuries-old traditional Mexican dance. The dance is performed by indigenous groups of Mexico and
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