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Texas Governor's 12th migrant bus to sanctuary city Los Angeles sparks possible legal showdown

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision to send a 12th migrant bus to Los Angeles has ignited a legal showdown between the state and the city. The bus, carrying 64 migrants from various countries, arrived at Union Station on September 4th, prompting questions about the boundaries of state and city immigration policies. This move comes amidst a surging border crisis and has intensified the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement in a sanctuary city.

By Laredo Times | Sep 9, 2023

Cruz mocks opponent's sparse crowd turnout: 'Six people showed up in San Antonio'

In the run-up to the 2024 Senate race in Texas, Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican, took a swipe at his Democratic opponent, Rep. Colin Allred, highlighting the meager attendance at a recent campaign event, Fox News reported. Allred asserted that enthusiastic crowds in Bexar County, the state's fourth-most populous county, are eagerly prepared to rally behind his candidacy.

By Laredo Times Report | Aug 24, 2023

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Kleberg County attorney switches to Republican Party, embraces Republican Party's law and order stance

By Ashley Haley | Aug 23, 2023

Kleberg County attorney Kira Talip Sanchez generated attention by switching to the Republican Party on Aug. 19, a decision that unfolded during a prominent event organized by the Hispanic Republicans of Texas PAC. This move is seen as an alignment with the party's stance on law and order, especially in light of the ongoing southern border matters, a press release reported.

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Texas

By Laredo Times | Jul 11, 2022

These Texas political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from April 1 to June 30, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Texas

By Laredo Times | Apr 1, 2022

These Texas political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from Jan. 1 to March 31, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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“POSTAL SERVICE REFORM ACT OF 2021.....” published by Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Feb. 8

By Laredo Times | Feb 18, 2022

“POSTAL SERVICE REFORM ACT OF 2021.....” was published in the House of Representatives section on pages on Feb. 8.

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Don Huffines says nation is being 'invaded,' irate over airplane boarding rules

By Bob Martin | Jan 31, 2022

The Transportation Security Administration has confirmed that people can use an ICE Form I-200 to board an airplane, angering Republican gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines.

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After Zuckerberg donations, Democrat support in Webb falls -14% in 2020 election

By Laredo Times | Dec 18, 2021

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earned 61% of the vote in Webb.

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Roberto Enrique Cuellar's campaign committee refunds $5,600 to Keith Myers

By Laredo Times | Nov 21, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Roberto Enrique Cuellar, Texans for Henry Cuellar Congressional Campaign, refunded $5,600 to Keith Myers on Sept. 26, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Roberto Enrique Cuellar's campaign committee refunds $2,300 to Keith Myers

By Laredo Times | Nov 20, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Roberto Enrique Cuellar, Texans for Henry Cuellar Congressional Campaign, refunded $2,300 to Keith Myers on Sept. 16, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Oct. 27, 2021: Congressional Record publishes “JAIME ZAPATA AND VICTOR AVILA FEDERAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES PROTECTION ACT.....” in the House of Representatives section

By Laredo Times | Oct 27, 2021

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “JAIME ZAPATA AND VICTOR AVILA FEDERAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES PROTECTION ACT.....” on Oct. 27, 2021.

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Oct. 21, 2021: Congressional Record publishes “CRISIS AT SOUTHERN BORDER.....” in the House of Representatives section

By Laredo Times | Oct 21, 2021

“CRISIS AT SOUTHERN BORDER.....” was published in the House of Representatives section on pages on Oct. 21, 2021.

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Laredo Fire, PAC receives $30 from Regulo Rodriguez of Laredo on September 25

By Laredo Times | Oct 19, 2021

The Laredo Fire, PAC received $30 from Regulo Rodriguez of Laredo on September 25, according to data from the Texas Ethics Commission.

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Laredo Fire, PAC receives $20 from Christian De Los Santos of Laredo on July 25

By Laredo Times | Oct 19, 2021

The Laredo Fire, PAC received $20 from Christian De Los Santos of Laredo on July 25, according to data from the Texas Ethics Commission.

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Laredo Fire, PAC receives $100 from Erik Verastegui of Laredo on August 25

By Laredo Times | Oct 19, 2021

The Laredo Fire, PAC received $100 from Erik Verastegui of Laredo on August 25, according to data from the Texas Ethics Commission.

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Laredo Fire, PAC receives $40 from Jose Garcia of Laredo on July 25

By Laredo Times | Oct 19, 2021

The Laredo Fire, PAC received $40 from Jose Garcia of Laredo on July 25, according to data from the Texas Ethics Commission.

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Laredo Fire, PAC receives $20 from Javier Maciel III of Laredo on August 25

By Laredo Times | Oct 19, 2021

The Laredo Fire, PAC received $20 from Javier Maciel III of Laredo on August 25, according to data from the Texas Ethics Commission.

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Laredo Fire, PAC receives $20 from Gustavo Salazar of Laredo on August 25

By Laredo Times | Oct 19, 2021

The Laredo Fire, PAC received $20 from Gustavo Salazar of Laredo on August 25, according to data from the Texas Ethics Commission.

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Laredo Fire, PAC receives $150 from Michael Jay Peï¿½a of Laredo on September 25

By Laredo Times | Oct 19, 2021

The Laredo Fire, PAC received $150 from Michael Jay Peï¿½a of Laredo on September 25, according to data from the Texas Ethics Commission.

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Laredo Fire, PAC receives $60 from Victor Rangel of Rio Bravo on September 25

By Laredo Times | Oct 19, 2021

The Laredo Fire, PAC received $60 from Victor Rangel of Rio Bravo on September 25, according to data from the Texas Ethics Commission.