Congress members debate issues of homeland security Five congressmen gathered at Texas Tribune Festival Saturday afternoon to discuss their stances on issues of homeland security and the status of the southern border. U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar, John Ratcliffe, Joaquin Castro, Blake Farenthold and Beto O’Rourke used their platforms to discuss their opinions on sanctuary cities, areas where... Read more »
Taylor, others from S.A. appear at Austin political festival Mayor among those speaking in Austin Mayor Ivy Taylor spoke at the annual Texas Tribune Festival. AUSTIN — Mayor Ivy Taylor said she faces a significant challenge in keeping San Antonio from dividing into two communities: one with means and one without. She made that comment during a panel discussion before a politically astute crowd in ... Read more »
Less crime on Texas border than in D.C. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has released a compilation of the latest statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that show a lower murder rate in cities along the Texas-Mexico border than in other major cities across the nation and the state of Texas. The numbers are from 2014. The FBI crime rates also show that the number of robberies, assaults, ... Read more »
Henry Cuellar speaks on upcoming Democratic debate LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - In just a few hours, Democratic candidates will come together for their first debate. Here at home, Congressman Henry Cuellar says he is particularly interested in one candidate who has visited the Gateway City in the past. Cuellar says with many topics up for discussion, he is hoping all the candidates will answer the quest... Read more »
Congressman French Hill visits border LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - We know border security is big issue in the presidential election and for U.S. lawmakers right now. In fact one congressman visited Laredo to address it on Tuesday. Republican Congressmen French Hill of Arkansas actually came to Laredo with Congressman Henry Cuellar to view the border. He shares with us his thoughts about some of the ide... Read more »
Texas congressman receives industry award SAN ANTONIO -- Congressman Lamar Smith (Republican – Texas, 21st District), chairman of the House Science, Space & Technology Committee, was honored on Monday with the presentation of the “Congressman of the Year Award” by the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. The award was presented at a South Texas Wildcatters reception hosted by the Alliance Congress... Read more »
Henry Cuellar speaks on upcoming Democratic debate Updated: Tue 4:18 PM, Oct 13, 2015 By: Matt McGovern Henry Cuellar LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - In just a few hours, Democratic candidates will come together for their first debate. Here at home, Congressman Henry Cuellar says he is particularly interested in one candidate who has visited the Gateway City in the past. Cuellar says with many topics up fo... Read more »
Congressman French Hill visits border Posted: Tue 8:32 PM, Oct 13, 2015 By: Justin J. Reyes LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - We know border security is big issue in the presidential election and for U.S. lawmakers right now. In fact one congressman visited Laredo to address it on Tuesday. Republican Congressmen French Hill of Arkansas actually came to Laredo with Congressman Henry Cuellar to view the border... Read more »
Published on Monday, 12 October 2015 04:56 - Written by Alex Mills, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, hosted a meeting in Laredo on Oct. 2 between officials from the governments of Mexico, the United States and Texas to discuss the recent changes in mineral laws in Mexico that will allow investment and development opportunities by companies outside Mexico. The ... Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives Passes Oil Export Bill; Yeas Insufficient to Override Obama Veto October 12, 2015 [OPIS] -The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Friday to allow exports of alldomestically produced crude oil, but as expected, the yes votes fell short ofthe 290 votes needed to override President Obama's promised veto. The controversial measure -- H.R. 702, introduced by R... Read more »
