‘The Patrón’: How Henry Cuellar and His Family Control Webb County, Texas
The congressman, his brother and his sister wield unusual power in South Texas. Documents and interviews with more than 25 local officials, business leaders and residents show just how far it stretches.
The Cuellar family built a formidable political machine in this border community. Veronica Cardenas/Reuters
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