San Antonio congressman to break party ranks over Trans Pacific Partnership by: Sergio Chapa    Congressman Henry Cuellar is going against party politics in favor of supporting some of the major industries of South Texas. During a recent visit to the San Antonio Business Journal, Cuellar, D-Laredo, said he is breaking Democrat Party ranks to vote in favor of the… Read more »

EDITORIAL: Reform immigration law that lets Cubans walk into Texas We all know that the Cold War has long waned and that the United States’ relationship with Cuba is markedly improved, even allowing the American flag to be flown in Havana at our newly opened embassy there, and drawing Pope Francis to both countries last September where he urged reconciliation. Therefore we don’t… Read more »

OMB, Agencies Need to Read the Fine Print in 2016 Budget Buried deep in the 2016 consolidated appropriations bill passed by Congress late last year to avert another government shutdown there are a number of obscure provisions that have important implications for the Office of Management and Budget and federal agencies. Like a trail of bread crumbs left by some performance-obsessed Hansel… Read more »

VELA: A BUSY YEAR FOR AGRICULTURE IN SOUTH TEXAS FILEMON VELA During 2015, my office addressed many agricultural issues important to South Texas. Throughout the year we met with local farmers, producers, and key agriculture stakeholders from the 34th District of Texas. Given my assignment on the House Committee on Agriculture, I work closely with organizations and agencies, such as… Read more »

Thousands of Cuban Refugees Crossing US Border BILL HOFFMAN A new crush of Cuban refugees is expected to swarm the United States border in Texas over the next several days. KRGV-TV reports that at least 7,000 men, women and children will seek entry through the Port of Entry in Laredo and at the Hidalgo International Bridge in Hidalgo. Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Texas Democrat… Read more »

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Highway Funds for Laredo, Texas & Webb County Video: https://youtu.be/MsFCUkLnA3I Read more »

Laredo International Airport Improvement Funds 2016 Video: https://youtu.be/C2rtCrSlnsk Read more »

Costa Rica’s ambassador to US weighs in on the migrant dilemma LARRY LUXNER Costa Rica has long been the destination of choice for poor immigrants from neighboring Nicaragua. But now, the country is becoming a refuge for increasing numbers of Salvadorans fleeing violent crime and gangs, Cubans desperate to reach the U.S. border, and stateless “transcontinentals” arriving from as far… Read more »

Suspended KISD Student Receives Praises, Congressional Internship RISSA SHAW A week after his suspension, a Killeen student is receiving accolades for refusing to listen to his teacher in order to help a classmate having an asthma attack. The attention has been a little overwhelming for Anthony Ruelas, the eighth-grader at Gateway Middle School whose heroic tale has traveled around… Read more »