TBB Staff
TDA Announces EPA Relaxes Restrictions on Use of Dicamba in Texas
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has announced that the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has eased the restrictions on the use of the herbicide dicamba by Texas cotton farmers.
Congressman Henry Cuellar Congratulates 2019 Congressional Art Competition Winner from Pleasanton at Nation’s Capital
On Monday, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) met with Pleasanton High School student Leslie Hartman, winner of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for Texas’ 28th District.
AG Paxton, FTC Announce New Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
Attorney General Ken Paxton, in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission, today announced a major crackdown on illegal robocalls, including nearly 100 actions targeting operations around the country responsible for more than one billion calls – pitching everything from fraudulent credit card services to auto warranty protection.
PSJA ISD Superintendent, Dr. Daniel King, Announces Retirement
Dr. Daniel P. King, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Superintendent of Schools for the last 12 years has announced his plans to retire this fall. The sought-out visionary and leader has spent 42 years in public education, including 20 as Superintendent in two school districts.
Border Patrol Continue to Disrupt Smuggling Attempts at Immigration Checkpoints
On Saturday morning, U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to the Javier Vega, Jr. checkpoint in Kingsville referred a Ford F450 minibus to the secondary inspection area after a Border Patrol K-9 alerted to the vehicle.
Bullock Museum Commemorates Suffrage Centennial with Symposium, Gallery Installation
The Bullock Texas State History Museum will commemorate the centennial of Texas' ratification of the 19th Amendment with a symposium on Friday, June 28 at 7 pm.
Rep. Cuellar Helps Fund $200,000,000 Multi-Agency, Integrated, Migrant Processing Center
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped secure $200,000,000 in the FY19 Border Emergency Supplemental Appropriations House Bill to create a multi-agency, integrated, migrant processing center pilot program for family units and unaccompanied alien children (UAC).
Rep. Cuellar and Department of Justice to Host Law Enforcement Grant Workshop
The office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) will hold a videoconference workshop to share resources and useful information on current and upcoming grants for law enforcement.
Team Mario Summer Camp offers adventures for children on Autism Spectrum
The Team Mario Fun Fridays Summer Camp at the UTRGV Edinburg Campus took explorers on a trip into the wild with Animal Adventures, starting with a nursery rhyme to the Shel Silverstein poem, “Boa Constrictor.”
Rep. Cuellar Welcomes the Rio Grande Valley Partnership in Washington, DC
This week, Congressman Cuellar met with the Rio Grande Valley Partnership to discuss trade on the U.S.-Mexico border in Washington, DC. Congressman Cuellar is committed to improving the efficiency of legitimate trade and travel at our nation’s ports of entry while maintaining the highest standards of security.