For the past few months, we've put a call out on Opinion pages for writers who are interested in writing for us regularly via our Board of Contributors. Today, we are pleased to announce the 20 who have been selected to serve on this inaugural board, listed below.
All come from different industries and vocations and have varied interests and hobbies. In our first group meeting on… Read more »
Today, Feb. 5, 2015, Congressman Ed Whitfield (KY-01), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power joined five of his colleagues in re-launching the bipartisan Interstate 69 Congressional Caucus to raise awareness of the strategic importance of I-69 as a freight corridor.
Congressman Whitfield will serve as a co-chair of this caucus with Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28),… Read more »
Por: FRANCISCO DIAZ
Bajo una propuesta del congresista federal Henry Cuellar, la Oficina de Contabilidad Gubernamental (GAO) realizará un estudio sobre posibles acciones que se pueden aplicar en Laredo para reducir el problema de bloqueos de cruceros ferroviarios por parte del tren.
El legislador federal logró incluir instrucciones específicas en el proyecto legislativo de… Read more »
Por Javier Amieva
Miércoles, 28 enero 2015
Debido a problemas de antigüedad en los sistemas primarios y secundarios de información climática del Aeropuerto Internacional de Laredo, Texas, fue necesario el pasado fin de semana cancelar de manera programada siete vuelos a está terminal.
“Tanto el sistema primario como secundario de información climática tuvieron problemas por lo que… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) is working to ensure efficiency of rail crossings along the U.S. and Mexico border, which are plagued by unnecessary delays and blocked city crossings causing long periods of traffic congestion. Cuellar successfully included language in FY2015 appropriations bill that would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct an assessment of… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) issued the following statement following the news that the Airport Weather Information System at the Laredo International Airport returned to full and normal service Monday evening.
“While I’m pleased flights have resumed after being grounded Monday, it’s important that the Laredo International Airport has the technology and resources it needs to ensure… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) issued the following statement in reaction to the State of the Union address, delivered by President Obama this evening.
“Tonight, I sat in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives with an open mind, not listening for Democratic or Republican talking points, but instead listening for Texas values and ideas that will continue to move our… Read more »
Por: FRANCISCO DÍAZ
Antes de terminar diciembre el Departamento de Transporte de Texas (TxDot) determinará si es factible establecer una ruta de tren rápido desde San Antonio hasta Monterrey, cruzando por Colombia, Nuevo León.
“Esperamos la decisión en este mes luego de concluir el estudio de factibilidad sobre el proyecto y de ello dependerá seguir adelante”, dijo el Congresista… Read more »
