Estados Unidos invierte millones en remozar Puentes Anuncian recursos adicionales por 26.8 millones de dolares para obras de remodelación en el Puente Internacional 1 RICARDO FLORES    El congresista federal por el Estado de Texas, Henry Cuellar, anunció recursos adicionales por 26.8 millones de dolares para obras de remodelación en el Puente Internacional 1 Puerta de las… Read more »

Texans find some faded clout in the 2015 Congress This year's session included much for state delegation to brag about KEVIN DIAZ Whether it was the best of times or the worst of times, the 2015 edition of Congress sent much of the Texas delegation home for the holidays feeling satisfied, if not quite merry. Presidential candidate Ted Cruz accused the ruling GOP leadership of… Read more »

Reembolso por gastos de detenciones El congresista Henry Cuéllar anunció la inclusión de 265 millones de dólares en el paquete de financiamiento del gobierno federal para ayudar a los estados y localidades por costos relacionados por detener y encarcelar a criminales indocumentados y ayudan con la seguridad fronteriza. “La ley de asignaciones para el 2016 incluye 210 millones de… Read more »

Renovations announced for Bridge 1 Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $26.8 million planned for renovations to the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge. Video: http://www.mylaredofox.com/2015/12/22/renovations-announced-for-bridge-1/ Read more »

Anuncian renovación de Puente I  Video link: http://noticias.entravision.com/laredo/2015/12/22/anuncian-renovacion-de-puente-i/ Read more »

December 18 09:13 2015 McALLEN, RGV – The Fiscal Year 2016 government funding bill includes more than $897 million worth of support for Mexico and Central America, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has announced. The Laredo Democrat had been pushing for this funding, along with U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations. Cuellar… Read more »

The recently passed omnibus appropriations bill provides $210 million for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program and $55 million for Operation Stonegarden grants Today Congressman Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced the inclusion of $265 million in the federal government funding package to assist states and localities that incur costs for incarcerating undocumented criminals and assist with… Read more »

Local law enforcement entities will soon be getting some much needed financial help from the federal government for housing undocumented immigrants. The bill will make available a total of 265-million dollars to reimburse counties for the money they use in holding undocumented immigrants in county jails. In a statement released by Congressman Henry Cuellar, he says "while immigration is… Read more »

Today Congressman Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced the inclusion of $265 million in the federal government funding package to assist states and localities that incur costs for incarcerating undocumented criminals and assist with border security. “The omnibus appropriations act which provides government funding through September 2016 includes $210 million for the State Criminal Alien… Read more »

Congreso de EU da 8.5 mdd a México para rubro militar y entrenamiento castrense El Congreso de Estados Unidos aprobó hoy la iniciativa general de gastos, que incluyó 900 millones de dólares en apoyo a México y Centroamérica, a fin de respaldar la lucha antidrogas y las causas de la migración, respectivamente. Con una votación de 316 votos a favor y 113 en contra, el proyecto fue primero… Read more »