Lawmakers offer outlook on border
By Mitchell Ferman
MISSION — The U.S.-Mexico border can be an easy punching bag for those not familiar with it.
That’s why border officials say it’s important for those on the local, state and national levels to be in sync when discussing the area.
“It’s the easiest thing to demonize,” U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, R-Texas, said Monday at a joint press… Read more »
Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) participated in the annual parade at the Poteet Strawberry Festival. The festival, a fixture of South Texas culture since its inception in 1948, offers a chance for area farmers to showcase their produce in an area famous for its strawberries.
“I enjoyed riding in the Strawberry Festival parade this year, as I do every year,” Congressman… Read more »
Idea de Donald Trump de confiscar remesas sería un golpe para economía de Texas
Por KATIE LESLIE y CHRISTINE AYALA/DMN
Washington —El representante Henry Cuéllar, demócrata por Laredo, no se anda con rodeos al hablar sobre lo que el plan de Donald Trump de obligar a México a pagar la construcción de un muro en la frontera significaría para Texas.
“Desataría una guerra”, dijo el… Read more »
How Texas could suffer if Trump cut off cash sent to Mexico over border wall fight
By KATIE LESLIE and CHRISTINE AYALA
WASHINGTON — Rep. Henry Cuellar, a border lawmaker, minces no words about what Donald Trump’s plan to force Mexico to pay for a border wall would mean for Texas.
“He would start a war,” the Laredo Democrat warned, referring to Trump’s plan to cut off… Read more »
Border Security And The War On Drugs
Derek DeLuca
Drugs. It is an issue that has garnered a great deal of attention for decades. It has even made its way into the current presidential election. Candidates on both sides have pushed the issue strongly, especially in New Hampshire where the drug epidemic is becoming increasingly catastrophic. So, where do the drugs come from? How do… Read more »
Hall named in veteran’s honor
The privilege of honoring the late Richard A. “Dick” Leyendecker, a World War II veteran, was evident during a recent ceremony at the American Legion Post 59.
The American Legion Post 59 Commander’s Hall name was changed to the Richard A. "Dick" Leyendecker Hall in honor of Leyendecker. The ceremony and special recognition was held to show appreciation for… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) recognized four San Antonio-area students, three of whom he nominated to attend different United States military service academies.
Jaci Dillemuth of Judson Early College Academy and Eddie Lopez of Randolph High School have been accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Also from Randolph High are Thomas Larrea, who… Read more »
New federal drivers license requirements might bring back long lines at Texas DPS
By JIM HARPER
Over the last few years, the Texas Department of Public Safety has tried to reduce wait times for driver licensing by opening “mega centers” around the state.
In some places, folks can “get in line, online” and learn by text message when they should come in for that license.
But a… Read more »
Why Some Democrats Sat Out Clean Power Plan Court Fight
By Anthony Adragna
April 6 — Dozens of Democrats, including 10 senators and 27 House members, did not sign onto an amicus brief supporting the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan in federal appeals court, according to an analysis from Bloomberg BNA.
Lawmakers gave a number of reasons for not… Read more »
Cuellar appears on Fox Business to discuss Sanders, Clinton race
Before Bernie Sanders won the Democratic primary election in Wisconsin on Tuesday, Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, appeared on Fox Business Network to discuss the race.
Although he didn't speak much specifically about the election in Wisconsin, he offered his opinions on the race in general.
"The bottom line is who's going… Read more »
