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Sunday, April 13, 2025

South Laredo’s Suga Show Basketball Team and Team Clutch Play in an Epic Game that Lived Up to the Hype

Courtesy Joe Martinez, Photos Courtesy Cuate Santos (Laredo, Texas)-South Laredo’s Suga Show Basketball Team and Team Clutch play a thrilling game that came down to the last second to determine the winner. Clutch manages to get back in the game during second half of play after being down by as many as 20 points at

Laredo College Updates

Laredo College Car Show Returns with Classic Cars

Courtesy Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-Nothing beats a day of hot rods, tuners, supercars and the occasional custom build wrapped by a show focused on helping students get their education. For over 10 years, the Laredo College Car Show has seen hundreds of participants rev up for education and will see them again on Saturday, April

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

McAllen’s Champion Lakes Golf Course to Once Again Host Golf Qualifier for Trip to Augusta National Golf Club

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Drive, Chip & Putt Local Qualifier open to junior golfers ages 7 to 15 years old across South Texas (McAllen, Texas)-Champion Lakes Golf Course in McAllen, Texas, is proud to be the host golf course for the Drive, Chip & Putt Local Qualifier on Friday, May 2, 2025, starting at 2:00 p.m.

LAREDO SPORTS

City of Laredo Parks and Recreational Division Announce A Division Playoff Brackets

Courtesy Joe Martinez, Laredo, Texas- The City of Laredo Parks and Recreational Division A Division Winter League Regular Season has come to an end and the playoff bracket has been finalized. The top four teams of the division will square off starting on Tuesday April 8th with the first game taking place at 8 p.m.

STATE NEWS

McAllen Assistant City Manager Michelle Rivera Named TCMA Assistant of the Year

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen is proud to announce that Assistant City Manager Michelle Rivera has been named the 2024 Assistant of the Year by the Texas City Management Association (TCMA). This prestigious honor, awarded in memory of Valerie Bradley, recognizes Rivera’s outstanding leadership, ethical commitment, and significant contributions to both the

STATE NEWS

Quinta Mazatlán to Celebrate 11th Anniversary of Tai Chi Community

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen, Texas – On Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., Quinta Mazatlán will celebrate the 11th anniversary of the McAllen Tai Chi Group, honoring the journey of a practice that has brought health, balance, and community to its participants. Founded in 2014 by Dr. Xiaohui (Sophie) Wang, a UTRGV professor of

STATE NEWS

Salvation Army to Provide Meals for Residents Affected by Storm, Flooding

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Following the recent severe weather and flooding, the City of McAllen is working alongside The Salvation Army to ensure affected residents receive hot meals during this challenging time. Meal distribution will take place at the Palmview Community Center, located at 3401 Jordan Rd., tomorrow, Tues., April 1, starting at 1:00 p.m.

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo to Host Third Laredo Bond 2025 Informational Session

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo invites the community to attend the third Laredo Bond Referendum Informational Session on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 6 pm. at the Fasken Recreation Center, located at 15201 Cerralvo Dr. This event provides an opportunity for all residents to ask questions one-on-one to the departments,

STATE NEWS

City of McAllen Waives Building Permits for Flood-Related Home Repairs

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-In response to recent flooding, the City of McAllen will waive building permit requirements for home repairs caused by flood damage. This measure is intended to help residents recover more quickly from the effects of the storm. This waiver will be in effect for a grace period of 90 days to

STATE NEWS

City of McAllen Encourages Residents, Businesses To Report Storm Related Damage

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Mcallen, Texas-City of McAllen Emergency Management officials are encouraging residents and businesses to report damages related to yesterday’s severe thunderstorm. The community’s help will be vital in assessing the impact of the recent storm in the community. Residents and businesses who experienced storm-related damage, please report it through the Texas Division of

STATE NEWS

Temporary Closure of McAllen Public Utility Drive-Thru for Renovations Extended Until Further Notice

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The McAllen Public Utility (MPU) Drive-Thru, located on the east side of McAllen City Hall at 1300 W. Houston Ave., will remain temporarily closed until further notice to allow the contractor additional time to complete renovations. During this period, MPU customers can continue to make payments at the customer service window

LAREDO SPORTS

Suga Show Comes Up Big in Win Against Team Clutch

Courtesy Joe Martinez, (Laredo, Texas)-Last nights’s matchup between South Laredo’s Suga Show Basketball Team and Team Clutch lived up to the hype as both teams played a relentless game which had playoff implications at stake. The anticipation to yesterday’s game actually started the very next day that these two teams met in their season opener

LAREDO SPORTS

Suga Show Basketball Team Squares Off Once Again Against Team Clutch in Rematch of Season Opener

Courtesy Joe Martinez (Laredo, Texas)-South Laredo’s Suga Show Basketball team and V&G Liquor Store located at the corner of Pine & Zapata Hwy. invite you to Suga Shows next basketball game which will be played today Tuesday March 25th at 9 p.m. at the Haynes Recreational Center on Clark Blvd. South Laredo’s Suga Show Basketball

STATE NEWS

Temporary Closure of McAllen Public Utility Drive-Thru for Renovations

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The McAllen Public Utility (MPU) Drive-Thru, located on the east side of McAllen City Hall at 1300 W. Houston Ave., will undergo renovations and will be temporarily closed for one week, starting on Mon., March 24, 2025. During this time, MPU customers can continue to make payments at the customer service

WEBB COUNTY NEWS

Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-The Fourth Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of conviction imposed on Joel Pellot, by 406th District Court Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. Pellot had appealed his convictions for murder and tampering with evidence with intent to interfere with an investigation. On Tuesday September 22, 2020, at approximately 1:32 a.m. Laredo

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

District 6 to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Marine Workout Station at North Central Park

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and District 6 Council Member Dr. Tyler King invite the publicto the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Marine Workout Station at North Central Park. The event will take place todayThursday, March 20, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. This new fitness installation, inspired by Border Patrol Agent

STATE NEWS

Laredo Customs and Border Protection Officers Apprehend Man Wanted for Indecency With A Child

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a traveler wanted in Waco, Texas on an outstanding felony warrant for indecency with a child, sexual contact. “Felony sexual offenses involving children are among the most heinous of the crimes that we encounter and apprehension of

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo Council Approved Projects for Bond Referendum

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas—For the first time in 32 years, the City of Laredo is holding a bond election for residents to vote on bond programs. The bond election is designed to address areas not covered by the city’s normal operating budget. During a Special City Council Meeting held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025,

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Easter Bunny Returns to the Plaza in McAllen, Texas

Courtesy Ilsairis Solis, MCALLEN, TX– La Plaza is pleased to announce the Easter Bunny will visit with families as part of the Bunny Photo Experience. The Easter Bunny arrives on March 13 and will be available for visits until April 20. The Bunny Photo Experience will be open daily and reservations are strongly encouraged. For