Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to construct temporary tent housing near the Laredo Port of Entry for the implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program.

Border Patrol agents continue to arrest sex offenders and gang members attempting to evade law enforcement.

On Friday afternoon, agents working at the Javier Vega, Jr. Checkpoint referred a pickup to the secondary inspection area after a Border Patrol K-9 alerted to the vehicle. During the inspection, agents discovered several packages of methamphetamine, with a combined weight of over 50 pounds, concealed within the vehicle.

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Sector encountered three large groups of illegal aliens who turned themselves over to agents.

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), the Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, released the following statement after the House passed the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill to provide humanitarian assistance for children and families at the border.

For kids with allergies and asthma, summer break from school can also mean a break from their symptoms.

The Alamo Police Officers and Firefighters are very special to our community. They are the people who put their lives on the line to keep our community members safe.

Attorney Jose “Joe” Ramirez today announced his intention to seek election as judge of the new Hidalgo County 464th District Court in the State of Texas.

A longstanding partnership with South Texas College (STC) is creating a bright future for communities in Starr County, according to leaders of industry.

This occasion, Brandy Voss aspires to become one of the nine judges of the Supreme Court of Justice and be able to give opinions that represent a different point of view.