En sus marcas, listos... Aunque el discurso fue confrontacional, en cuanto al tema de la inmigración, su tono fue conciliatorio Con el mensaje del Estado de la Unión del presidente Obama y con el anuncio público por parte del liderato republicano de la Cámara de Representantes de los principios que guiarán sus propuestas legislativas sobre el tema de la inmigración, podemos decir que ya… Read more »

AUSTIN, TEXAS — The nearly $1 trillion farm bill passed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday after years of contentious political fights will bring about major changes for Texas farmers and ranchers, eliminating direct payments to producers in favor of programs that will only compensate farmers if they lose money. For close to 20 years, agricultural producers across the country… Read more »

There’s a plan in the works to set up a High Speed Rail service from San Antonio to Mexico City and both sides of the border are working toward that goal. Earlier this month the proposal saw the wheels start to move, much like they did in the days of the locomotive steam engine and the man at the controls on the U.S. side is Laredo Congressman Henry Cuellar. He said that in 2008 there… Read more »

  Historical marker dedicated Ribbon cutting at Jourdanton Municipal Complex Descendants of Jourdan Campbell, Roxanne and her son August Peters (from left) unveil the newest historical marker at the dedication ceremony held in conjunction with the grand opening of the new Jourdanton Municipal Complex. Jourdine Tymrak and Lillian Wiede, longtime residents of Jourdanton… Read more »

The nearly $1 trillion farm bill passed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday after years of contentious political fights will bring about major changes for Texas farmers and ranchers, eliminating direct payments to producers in favor of programs that will only compensate farmers if they lose money.  For close to 20 years, agricultural producers across the country have enjoyed direct… Read more »

Texas Democrats voice support for Keystone As President Obama considers his decision on the Keystone pipeline, voices from his own party — in Texas, at least — are saying, “build, baby, build!” Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, a longtime supporter of the pipeline, Tuesday cited the State Department’s environmental impact statement as one more reason for the project to go… Read more »

Cuellar says it's time for Keystone Pipeline Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today called on President Obama to approve long-delayed plans for the construction of the Keystone Pipeline from Canada to Texas following the release of a key environmental study on Friday. The study found that the pipeline would not cause any significant environmental impact, leaving the… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today called on President Obama to approve long-delayed plans for the construction of the Keystone Pipeline from Canada to Texas following the release of a key environmental study on Friday.  The study found that the pipeline would not cause any significant environmental impact, leaving the final decision at the desk of Secretary John Kerry and the… Read more »

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for New Starr County Cemetery  Fronton, TX. Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, and County Commissioner Pct. 2 Roy Peña hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Starr County Pct. 2 Cemetery which is located in Fronton, Texas on Friday morning, January 31st. “Welcome everyone to this historic event”, said… Read more »

FBI to offer paid internships It’s the last day the FBI will be accepting applications for its 2014 Honors Internship Program. The 10-week program runs from June 1 to Aug. 9 and lets students work with special agents, intelligence analysts and professional staff. Interns gain valuable career experience and many use the program to springboard to an FBI career, according to U.S. Rep.… Read more »