Texas governor, congressman question federal plan to slash aerial surveillance on border
JULIAN AGUILAR
Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Laredo Democrat, pressed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Monday to explain why the agency plans to reduce its aerial surveillance on the Texas-Mexico border.
In a letter to DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, the… Read more »
Pictured viewing progress on the walls are sculptor Douglas Clark, TXDAR Corresponding Secretary Susan Francis and State Regent Judy C. Ostler. in the background stands the 105-foot high black granite American Spire of Honor.
Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2016 2:15 pm
Special to The Monitor
Texas Veterans War Memorial continues its efforts to complete the engraving of historical… Read more »
Reciben fondos para alumnos de TAMIU y LCC
Ambas ecuelas recibieron dos millones de dólares para mejorar los servicios a los estudiantes de la comunidad
El Colegio Comunitario de Laredo (LCC) y la universidad de TAMIU recibieron dos millones de dólares en fondos federales para mejorar los servicios que ofrecen a los estudiantes de esta comunidad.
Juan Maldonado, presidente de LCC,… Read more »
Subsidio federal
Colegio recibió 1.1 millones
Pese a ser el Siglo XXI existen casos de jóvenes que debido a la situación económica familiar carecen de la posibilidad de estudiar una carrera profesional. Aunado a las finanzas, está el hecho que en su genealogía nadie ha cursado el nivel superior o, por otro lado, padecen una discapacidad.
Considerando que estos aspectos no deben ser un… Read more »
Congressman Cuellar announces $900K grant to TAMIU
A new program is set to begin at TAMIU, but this one will focus on the student's wellness.
A $900,000 grant has been awarded to the university.
With these funds, students will have access to prevention programs.
Congressman Henry Cuellar made the announcement during a press conference on Friday, and says he hopes it will be a… Read more »
"SA to DC" will highlight the 67 most important issues for San Antonio
Next week will be a whirlwind tour for 130 San Antonio business leaders who will be in the nation's capital to push for the 67 issues that will create jobs and growth in the Alamo City.
United under the banner of "SA to DC," the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and three other organizations are headed to Washington DC… Read more »
LCC support services grant
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar and Laredo Community College President Juan L. Maldonado announced a $1.1 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to LCC Student Support Services.
The grant will be distributed over five years — $220,000 per year — and will help continue to increase the academic success of students at LCC who are low-income,… Read more »
US Can Take Immigration Cues from Costa Rica, Says Ambassador
The Costa Rican ambassador in Washington, D.C. says the United States can learn from his country as it tries to address complex issues surrounding immigration.
His Central American country is a "destination for migrants of all types," and Costa Rica's immigrant population includes up to 120,000 American expatriates,… Read more »
Dem. Congressman: 40,000 Cuban Asylum Seekers Could Arrive in Coming Months
As many as 40,000 Cubans seeking asylum could cross the southern U.S. border in the coming months.
by CAROLINE MAY
As the U.S. and Cuba move toward more normalized relations, Central America has already experienced an influx of Cubans seeking to migrate northward, seeking political asylum in the U.S. The… Read more »
The Afghanistan Veterans organization gathered to protest against the arrival of Cuban migrants. They say their needs need be heard. “The Veteran’s Association President said he’s motivated in the support he’s received from Congressman Henry Cuellar.”
http://www.mylaredofox.com/2016/01/27/veterans-protest-arrival-of-cuban-migrants/
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