Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Dr. Cuellar also announced $6,005,040 in federal funding for all Gateway clinics Laredo, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced the groundbreaking for the West Laredo Gateway Community Health Center. The Center was made possible by $2,000,000 in Congressionally directed funding that Dr. Cuellar secured in FY22. Dr. Cuellar

Courtesy Gabriela Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)- For its third consecutive year, the Laredo College Cybersecurity Institute will offer a free cybersecurity summer camp for high school students from July 24 to July 28. Cybersecurity awareness and education are at the forefront with the rise of cyber threats and the ever-growing reliance on digital tools and devices

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, TEXAS — As the nation begins Holy Week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Laredo Port of Entry will soon begin to process larger volumes of international travelers to the United States through the South Texas border. The increase in traffic is due to the upcoming

Courtesy Joana Santillan, (Laredo, Tx)-Laredo College launches new technology programAs a leader in short-term technical and vocational programs that prepare students for the workforce, Laredo College continues to innovate and expand its reach by offering new programs in various industries that fulfill the regional labor demand. LC is now offering a new Electronic Technologies Program

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, TX— Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, members of the Laredo City Council, city staff and the private sector were in Austin this week to ask for funding and support on projects that will benefit Laredo. Some of those projects include assessment of ethylene oxide emissions; air quality monitoring; substance use and mental

Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño presented several recognitions during the City Council meeting held on Monday, February 6, 2023, to a group of individuals that have performed and accomplished important objectives, while representing Laredo in front of other cities and organizations. The City of Laredo is pleased

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz presented recognitions and appreciation certificates for the service and contributions made by those volunteers appointed by Mayor Saenz to 38 Advisory and City Committees during the Mayor’s tenure. Additionally, Council recognized Mr. Carlos Luna, a former Director of the J.W. Nixon High School

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge and Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized cocaine that totaled over $1,500,000 in street value in four separate, unrelated incidents over the weekend. “Narcotic interdiction continues to be vital to the CBP border security mission,” said Port

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Laredo, TX—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $4,305,000 in federal funds to support border security in Webb County. The money will be used by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to pay for: Overtime and applicable fringe benefits for the police officers of Webb County Sheriff’s Office, Laredo Police Dept., Offices of