By: Valerie Gonzalez - Email
Updated: Wed 10:25 PM, Nov 25, 2015
LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - Syrian refugees coming to Texas are not receiving a warm welcome.
In light of the Paris terror attacks, refugees who show up at the border are being taken to detention centers, due to the perceived terror threat.
And for those who do make it across, the state is asking community… Read more »
(Jacquelyn Martin / Associated Press)
Molly Hennessy-FiskeContact Reporter
Federal officials placed immigrant youths with convicted criminals, including sex traffickers and human smugglers, then refused to remove them even after a whistle-blower alerted officials, two senators alleged Tuesday.
At least 3,400 sponsors -- about 12% of 29,000 listed in a government database… Read more »
By Guillermo Contreras
November 24, 2015 Updated: November 24, 2015 11:41pm
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A day after fleas were found once again at the federal courthouse, a congressional delegation took a tour of the aging, problematic structure Tuesday. The lawmakers and other officials said they are working to get funding to replace it.
The… Read more »
Rep. Gus Bilirakis speaks at a congressional hearing on "The Humane Heartland," while American Humane Association CEO Robin Ganzert looks on. | American Humane Association
American Humane Association, Schoettmer Prime Pork and the happy egg co. take message to Capitol Hill
Officials with the American Humane Association, Schoettmer Prime Pork and the happy egg… Read more »
Leon Zabava Staff Writer
LEON ZABAVA | PLEA SANTON EXPRE SS Mike Lambaria, veteran’s service officer is seen as he presented a framed certificate to Representative Ryan Guillen. Also standing are Congressman Henry Cuellar and Senator Carlos Uresti, both also received framed certificates. Seated from left, are Bill McLemore, Veterans Land Board, executive secretary; Theresea Cruz,… Read more »
Syrian families stopped in Laredo at Texas border
According to Breitbart, a conservative news outlet, eight Syrian immigrants were apprehended by federal border agents after trying to cross into Texas from Mexico near the Laredo sector of the border on Monday.
A DHS representative told Slateby email that "on Tuesday, members of two Syrian families, two men, two women and four children,… Read more »
Posted: Mon 4:36 PM, Nov 23, 2015
By: Matt McGovern - Email
LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - With many schools out for the holiday this week, students are getting the chance to learn more about different service academies.
The Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar hosted a Service Academy Informational Session.
This is for high school… Read more »
Submitted by Silma Estrada on 22 November 2015 - 8:59am
En una declaración emitida por la oficina del congresista Cuellar se destaca que el legislador indicó que "la policía hondureña detuvo a cinco sirios tratando de entrar en el país centroamericano de forma ilegal".
El congresista demócrata norteamericano Henry Cuellar dio las gracias al gobierno de Honduras por su trabaja de… Read more »
Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) made the following statement upon the news that Honduran police on Wednesday detained five Syrian young men believed to be headed to the United States.
“Honduran police stopped and detained five Syrians trying to enter the Central American nation illegally,” Congressman Cuellar said. “According to a spokesman for the Honduran Police… Read more »
Updated: Wed 4:54 PM, Nov 18, 2015
By: Matt McGovern - Email
LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - Congressman Henry Cuellar is supporting tougher vetting requirements for Syrian refugees in a vote coming up on Thursday.
Cuellar says the House will be voting on a bill involving more vetting requirements for all refugees coming into the US. Cuellar does not oppose Obama's plan to allow entry for… Read more »
