Rep. Henry Cuellar's Laredo office evacuated over suspicious package on Election Day
The gist
A suspicious package delivered to U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar's Laredo office forced an evacuation on Election Day.
One staffer went for a health screening; Cuellar is on the ballot that day.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026Cuellar's district office in Laredo was evacuated after a suspicious package was delivered; emergency crews and hazmat teams responded and authorities secured the area near East Calton Road and McPherson Avenue.
- Nov 3, 2026One staffer who opened the package was sent for a precautionary health screening, and all of Cuellar's staff were safely accounted for.
- Nov 3, 2026The incident occurred on Election Day as voters across Texas headed to the polls; Cuellar faces Republican Tano Tijerina and Independent Marlón Durán in the 28th District race.