McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- The latest FBI crime statistics show Texas border cities are safer than other U.S. metropolitan cities, and it's not the first time.

According to FBI crime statistics released by Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, Texas border cities had fewer murders and violent crimes compared with other Texas cities and other U.S. cities in Fiscal Year 2024.

"Let's take pride in what those facts show: Texas border communities, starting off with Laredo, are safer than many of America's largest non-border communities. Safer than the national crime rate both in murder and in violent crimes. That's not just a good headline, that's good for the families. Safer streets mean stronger schools, stronger communities. They mean more jobs, and that means more peace of mind when

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