STATE NEWS
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
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)_The City of McAllen has stood on the sidelines long enough, laughing at the outlandish claims coming from cities just up the road from the Rio Grande Valley and has decided to do something about it. For over a year now, cities such as San Antonio, Dallas, Houston and even, ahem…Austin,
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Laredo Port of Entry advised that in anticipation of heavy traffic for Mexico’s Independence Day holiday weekend, northbound vehicular traffic processed at Gateway to the Americas Bridge will be SENTRI/Trusted Traveler only from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. “We anticipate large
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – As many public employees enjoyed the long Labor Day weekend, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at World Trade Bridge maintained their vigilance and seized another significant poly-drug load containing methamphetamine, heroin and Fentanyl valued at $2.9 million. “While many people took advantage of Labor Day sales this weekend,
Courtesy Laura D. Garcia McAllen, Tx– September is National Library Card Sign Up Month and the McAllen Public Library wants to make sure community members have the most powerful card of all – a FREE library card. Stop by any MPL location to open a free library card account today. Patron account specialists will be available
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Name change reflective of reach, impact and influence of participants and attendance to the local literary event (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen Public Library is kicking off its fifth annual book festival with an exciting name change: South Texas Book Festival. Formerly known as McAllen Book Festival, the South Texas Book Festival will take place
Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, McAllen, Tx– McAllen is back in the national spotlight. A recent LawnStarter analysis indicates community members cited a variety of elements that made them proud to call themselves McAllen residents. “There is no better measure of quality of life and what your city is all about than how your citizens feel about
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry recently seized over $600,000 in cocaine in one enforcement action. “This seizure demonstrates a great example of teamwork from our CBP officers,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Our
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