Less crime on Texas border than in D.C.   U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has… Read more »

ALEX CROWN The industry won a major victory when a bill by Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, to end the ban passed 261-159, with 26 Democrats joining 235 Republicans in favor. On Wednesday, President Obama’s administration issued a veto threat, so two-thirds of the House and the Senate must back the legislation to override the president. ADVERTISEMENT “This is a vote to level the playing field… Read more »

Henry Cuellar speaks on upcoming Democratic debate LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - In just a few hours, Democratic candidates will come together for their first debate. Here at home, Congressman Henry Cuellar says he is particularly interested in one candidate who has visited the Gateway City in the past. Cuellar says with many topics up for discussion, he is hoping all the… Read more »

Congressman French Hill visits border LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - We know border security is big issue in the presidential election and for U.S. lawmakers right now. In fact one congressman visited Laredo to address it on Tuesday. Republican Congressmen French Hill of Arkansas actually came to Laredo with Congressman Henry Cuellar to view the border. He shares with us his… Read more »

  Texas congressman receives industry award SAN ANTONIO -- Congressman Lamar Smith (Republican – Texas, 21st District), chairman of the House Science, Space & Technology Committee, was honored on Monday with the presentation of the “Congressman of the Year Award” by the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. The award was presented at a South Texas Wildcatters reception hosted by… Read more »

Henry Cuellar speaks on upcoming Democratic debate Updated: Tue 4:18 PM, Oct 13, 2015 By: Matt McGovern Henry Cuellar LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - In just a few hours, Democratic candidates will come together for their first debate. Here at home, Congressman Henry Cuellar says he is particularly interested in one candidate who has visited the Gateway City in the… Read more »

Congressman French Hill visits border Posted: Tue 8:32 PM, Oct 13, 2015 By: Justin J. Reyes  LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - We know border security is big issue in the presidential election and for U.S. lawmakers right now. In fact one congressman visited Laredo to address it on Tuesday. Republican Congressmen French Hill of Arkansas actually came to Laredo with… Read more »

Published on Monday, 12 October 2015 04:56 - Written by Alex Mills, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, hosted a meeting in Laredo on Oct. 2 between officials from the governments of Mexico, the United States and Texas to discuss the recent changes in mineral laws in Mexico that will allow investment and development opportunities by companies… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives Passes Oil Export Bill; Yeas Insufficient to Override Obama Veto   October 12, 2015 [OPIS] -The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Friday to allow exports of alldomestically produced crude oil, but as expected, the yes votes… Read more »

Updated: Mon 11:01 PM, Oct 12, 2015 By: Justin J. Reyes LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - With congress on recess this week, Congressman Henry Cuellar plans to take a trip across the border into Mexico. Cuellar says if the U.S. and Mexico can work out infrastructure issues at the border, trade relations will improve significantly. The four bridges connecting Mexico and Laredo are used… Read more »