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Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo continues to work diligently to address the current boil water notice and ensure the safety of the community’s water supply. Below is an update on the progress and the actions being taken to restore safe water service as quickly as possible. Water Treatment Plant
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas – “As part of our ongoing commitment to safeguard public health, the City of Laredo wants to share the status and results of the tests conducted today, as it was stated during Saturday’s mid-day communications. The Utilities Department conducted and completed the 60 water quality tests in response to the
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo continues to address the ongoing Boil Water Notice and has made significant progress in collaboration with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This morning, TCEQ officials met with City Management and the Utilities Department to review the situation and discuss next steps. Samples collected
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo will conduct its third water distribution on Saturday, October 12, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM at various designated locations across the city listed below. This is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to ensure the health and safety of all residents during the current boil
Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo has declared a local state of disaster in response to a citywide Boil Water Notice (BWN) issued on October 10, 2024, following the detection of E. coli in the public water system. This declaration, effective from 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, to 12:00 p.m.
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry this weekend encountered a man wanted in the Laredo area on an outstanding felony warrant for homicide: negligent vehicular manslaughter. “Our frontline CBP officers working in the pedestrian environment apprehended a man wanted on a felony warrant for
Courtesy Joe Martinez, (Laredo, Texas)-Anthony Merino brings South Laredo’s Suga Show back to life with a message to their coach this afternoon that read “Let’s finish what we started” that statement became their battle cry on the court tonight as they beat On Scene by a score of 59-47. Merino finishes the night with 17
Courtesy Joe Martinez, (Laredo, Texas)-Tune in to both of tonight’s City of Laredo A Division Playoff Games with Juan Renteria & Tony Campos through their Laredo Basketball Facebook Page you must be a member of the group to view the stream so make sure you subscribe to the link below before the game. https://www.facebook.com/groups/934648520821390
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Draft plan still available for comments, open to developers and community at large (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen Unified Development Code townhall meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 8 at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, located at 1200 Ash Ave., has been rescheduled to this Thursday, October 10, 2024, starting at 3:00
Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Utilities Department broke ground on a historic project. A 42”, 7,000 linear foot tunnel will be built to intercept wastewater at the Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment plant and convey it to the South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. This long-awaited project delivers on a 30-year promise to
Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo would like to address the recent discussions surrounding the actions and decisions made by the City Council, as well as the subsequent efforts by some council members regarding public petitions and advocacy. As a city, we are committed to maintaining transparency, ethical governance, and adherence to
Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-For the second consecutive year, the Laredo College Golf for Education tournament was a resounding success, with over 100 golfers showcasing their skills on the course for a great cause. The Casa Blanca Golf Course hosted a morning filled with camaraderie and golfing excitement, bringing together volunteers, sponsors and golf enthusiasts
Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, TX— Customers will be able to sign in or check-in in person at one of three (3) kiosks inside the City Hall Annex or do so remotely from a personal electronic or mobile device using a QR Code. Services available include, but are not limited to: new accounts, high bills, leak
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, On-site interviews and opportunity for same day selection for those hired (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen will host a job event on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the McAllen Convention Center Ballroom, 700 Convention Ctr. Blvd. Numerous City of McAllen departments will be a part of
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)propose to widen Bentsen Road from the existing two-lane, 80-foot right-of-way rural roadwayinto a five-lane, 100-foot, ROW urban roadway. Two public meetings will be held to gather input from the public. One will be a virtual meeting. The virtual
Courtesy Xochtl Mora, Email includes attachment, asks for payment (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen has been made aware of a scam email that went out last night regarding payment of a “City Compensation Fee” for current applications to the City of McAllen, for such projects as subdivisions, variances, site plans, etc. The City of McAllen
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, No injuries reported (McAllen, Tx)-Earlier today, a single-engine aircraft experienced a mechanical malfunction while taking off at McAllen International Airport. Incoming flights were temporarily diverted while McAllen International Airport crews were on scene working diligently to clear the runway. No injuries were reported and normal operations have resumed.
Courtesy Joana Santillana, Laredo College will be hosting its second annual LC Golf for Education tournament to support the ongoing growth and innovative initiatives planned for the college. Golfers are invited to join the tournament on Sept. 28 at the Casa Blanca Golf Course located at 3900 Casa Blanca Rd.With a wide range of projects
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas—The City of Laredo Tax Department announces that taxpayers can now receive their tax bills electronically, as required by Section 1.085(a-1) of the Texas Property Tax Code. Effective this week, Electronic Statements are available to all taxpayers, but they must register to receive the bill electronically. All taxpayers interested in
