Flood of Illegal Immigrant Children into Texas Costing U.S. Taxpayers Billions The surge of illegal immigrant minors rushing over the Rio Grande threatens to overwhelm the Texas Border Patrol, and new figures show the unexpected development will cost U.S. taxpayers more than $2 billion this year, 1200 WOAI news reports. More than 1,000 unaccompanied immigrant children are arriving in… Read more »

Flow of border immigrants overwhelming agencies By Susan Carroll and David McCumber May 31, 2014 | Updated: June 1, 2014 3:45pm McALLEN - A little before noon on Friday, a white Homeland Security bus stopped outside a public bus terminal in downtown McAllen, its doors opening to disgorge a group of about 20 immigrants from Central and South America. A father… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on the resignation of General Eric Shinseki as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs: “Secretary Eric Shinseki should be commended for his years of service to our country, both in the armed forces and the Administration, but this is a needed change. It is clear that a change in the culture at the VA is… Read more »

Henry Cuellar speaks on Shinseki resignation WASHINGTON, D.C.(Office of Henry Cuellar) – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar released the following statement on the resignation of General Eric Shinseki as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs: “Secretary Eric Shinseki should be commended for his years of service to our country, both in the armed forces and the Administration, but… Read more »

New president takes helm at Harlingen Chamber of Commerce HARLINGEN — Christopher Gonzales is the new president and chief executive officer of the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce, following a unanimous vote by the chamber’s board of directors. Gonzales is a Rio Grande Valley native who brings chamber, business and government relations experience, including serving as constituent… Read more »

Number of unauthorized immigrant children crossing alone on the rise They may come here to find their families who made the journey before them or to escape an abusive environment. Some minors may cross the border just to find work and support their families back home. Whatever the reason, undocumented minors are crossing the border into the US illegally and when they are caught many… Read more »

Cuellar: Laredo to Valley will be epicenter of oil production boom U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar met with Mexican legislators and Pemex officials at the Texas Energy Summit in Laredo last Friday. LAREDO, May 27 - U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar says… Read more »

VA to Rely More on Private Health Care Sector HARLINGEN - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will rely more on private doctors and hospitals across the country to get veterans the health care they need, officials said. The secretary of the VA announced the new strategy over the Memorial Day weekend. The agency will expand capacity at veterans' hospitals and rely more on the private… Read more »

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More speak out on overcrowding at Border Patrol jails Posted: Mon 10:48 PM, May 26, 2014 By: Daniela Fierro Email LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) -- On Monday, a fire code inspection at a local Border Patrol station was reported with overcrowding in cells where detainees are housed. Now, more are speaking publicly about what's behind it. At an inspection Saturday the Laredo Fire Marshal's… Read more »