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Thursday, November 21, 2024

The FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Laredo is Set for December 7th

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 21, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas— The City of Laredo Environmental Services Department is proud to host its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection (HHWC) Event, which provides residents with a hassle-free opportunity to dispose of hazardous materials safely and responsibly. This free, citywide event offers a convenient drive-through system, where Environmental Services staff will unload items

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City of Laredo and District 3 Council Member to Host Town Hall Meeting

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 20, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Gabriela Ceballos, LAREDO, TX—The City of Laredo and District 3 Council Member Melissa Cigarroa will host a town hall meeting for the Ponderosa Subdivision and surrounding areas on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at City Hall Annex, 1102 Bob Bullock Loop, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This meeting will provide residents with updates on

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Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 19, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College marketing and public relations team brings home five prestigious awardsThe Laredo College Community and Media Relations Office recently earned five prestigious marketing and public relations awards at a prominent regional conference.The college’s marketing and public relations team received five Medallion Awards at the Region 4 National Council for Marketing

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The City of Laredo to Host 2nd Annual Laredo Marathon This Weekend

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 16, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, TX – The City of Laredo and the Parks and Recreation Department are thrilled to remind the community that the 2nd Annual Laredo Marathon is just around the corner, taking place on November 17, 2024. Following last year’s highly successful inaugural event, which welcomed 150 runners, organizers are eager to invite

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CBP’s Trade Regulatory Audit Directorate inaugurates a Laredo Field Office

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 15, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Trade Regulatory Audit Directorate announced that its Laredo Field Office has been instated, providing data and financial analysis expertise to assess U.S. trade law compliance and support civil and criminal investigations by CBP and partner federal agencies of trade law violations. “We are proud

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STATE NEWS

McAllen Fire Department Hosting Regional Training

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 13, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The McAllen Fire Department is currently hosting a three-day regional training that includes the City of Pharr, City of Mission, City of Edinburg, City of Weslaco and the Borderland Fraternal Order of Leatherhead Society, a local firefighter non-profit organization. This training is the first of its kind in McAllen, which brings

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City of McAllen to Host Unified Development Code Dist. 3 Townhall Meeting

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 12, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Draft plan available for comments, goal is to streamline development process (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen will be hosting six townhall meetings inviting the public to comment on the draft Unified Development Code (UDC). The meetings will allow the City of McAllen to gather input from the community as they discuss the

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Texas Concerts

Jack White Adds Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio Dates to Tour This Week

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 11, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Joe Martinez Jack White has announced though his Facebook page the addition of three Texas dates to his ongoing tour in support of his six studio album No Name. His tour date venue selections up to now have been smaller intimate locations. The Texas venue sites announced this morning include Trees in Dallas, Mohawk

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City of Laredo and District 3 Council Member to Host Town Hall Meeting

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 10, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Gabriela Ceballos, LAREDO, TX—The City of Laredo and District 3 Council Member Melissa Cigarroa will host a town hall meeting for the Ponderosa Subdivision and surrounding areas on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at City Hall Annex, 1102 Bob Bullock Loop, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This meeting will provide residents with updates on

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STATE NEWS

City of McAllen Maintains Strong ‘AA+’ Rating from Fitch Ratings, Outlook Stable

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 9, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen’s financial strength and stability have been affirmed by Fitch Ratings, which recently rated McAllen’s Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and its outstanding General Obligation (GO) bonds at a robust ‘AA+’ once again. The rating, one of the highest available, underscores McAllen’s resilient financial position, supported by sound fiscal

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Special Recognitions Awarded During Monday’s City Council Meeting

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 8, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor D. Treviño, and members of the Council awarded several individuals during the City Council meeting held on Monday, November 4, 2024, to Laredoans that have outshined and accomplished critical objectives while representing Laredo before other cities and organizations. The City of Laredo is

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City of Laredo to Announce New Outdoor Spaces Grant Program

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 7, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Economic Development Department invites the community to a press conference to announce the launch of the Outdoor Spaces Grant Program. This program aims to provide funding opportunities to SMALL BUSINESSES for projects that enhance outdoor spaces and STOREFRONTS for widespread revitalization throughout the community. The purpose

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Laredo College Updates

Laredo College President Dr. Minita Ramírez shares thoughts on election outcome

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 6, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-Elections are the closest citizens come to seeing democracy in action. I am proud of our college community, especially our Student Government Association, which has been at the forefront of efforts to increase civic engagement through voter registration drives, town hall meetings and other voter awareness initiatives. Thank you to the

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The City of Laredo and Keep Laredo Beautiful Invite the Community to Celebrate Laredo Arbor Day

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 5, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo and Keep Laredo Beautiful will host a proclamation to commemorate the first Saturday of November as Laredo Arbor Day starting Friday, November 8th, 2024, at City Hall Council Chambers. The first Laredo Arbor Day will be celebrated on November 9th, 2024, at Independence Hills Park, where

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City of Laredo to Host Citywide Town Hall Meeting on Utilities Updates and Clean Water Initiatives

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 4, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, TX—The City of Laredo invites all community members to a citywide town hall meeting focused on updates from the Utilities Department. This informative session will address the City’s commitment to enhancing water infrastructure, ensuring clean and safe water access for all residents, and meeting the demands of a growing community. The

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Rep. Cuellar Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Gateway Barbara Fasken Healthcare Clinic in Laredo

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 3, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Fernanda Nunez Cazarez, LAREDO, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Gateway Barbara Fasken Healthcare Clinic in Laredo, TX. “Gateway clinics are the backbone of Laredo’s health system. I secured $1,997,000 in federal funding in FY23 for the new Barbara Fasken Healthcare Clinic in Laredo,” said Dr. Cuellar,

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Laredo College Updates

Palominos enjoy a Spooktacular Halloween

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 2, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Cristian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College students took on their school day sitting next to all manners of characters. Donning their capes, fangs, claws, juice boxes and more, LC students added a welcoming haunting flair to both campuses. During the LC Spooktacular Halloween event, Palominos participated in a costume contest, decorated pumpkins and enjoyed a

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City Cemetery Announces Extended Hours of Operation for “Día de los Muertos”

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 1, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas—As the Mexican holiday “Día de los Muertos” approaches, the City of Laredo Cemetery announces its extended hours of operation for Friday, November 1st (All Saints Day) and Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, to open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Many in the local community honor this holiday, and the City

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From dream to reality, Es Mi Arte at Laredo College

Written by Post Public Information Representative, Oct 31, 2024, 0 Comments

Courtesy Cristian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-Art takes us to unimaginable places and lets us experience the world through others’ eyes. Laredo College is proud and privileged to invite artists to showcase their connection to art and what it can inspire. This Friday, Nov. 1, local artist Dimitri Garcia will share his thoughts and himself through canvas,

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