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Courtesy Joanna Santillana, In honor of the late Carolyn M. Schmies, Laredo College commemorated her legacy and impact on Laredo College students, staff and faculty with a memorial bench and tree dedication ceremony. The bench is placed alongside the bench of her beloved daughter Cesha Monique Brown, where both will continue to watch over new
Courtesy Joe Martinez, Laredo, Texas – Metallica fans in our area will have an opportunity to see the band next year on Saturday May 22, 2027 as the band makes a stop in San Antonio as part of their M72 World Tour. The band will be returning to San Antonio for the first time since
Courtesy Sara Melendez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine valued at more than $30 million. CBP officers discovered 76 bags containing 3,395.91 pounds of methamphetamine. CBP officers discovered 76 bags containing 3,395.91 pounds of methamphetamine. “The steadfast dedication of our workforce remains the cornerstone
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo held a press conference to provide an update on the ongoing emergency response following the October 7 DoubleTree Hotel fire, outlining the structural safety concerns, stabilization efforts, and continuing investigation into the cause of the incident. Although the fire has been extinguished, the City remains
Courtesy Joanna Santillana, (Laredo, Texas) – At the Laredo College Board of Trustees special called meeting held Oct. 12, the board selected Luis F. Mendoza III to fill the vacancy in Board Position 3 created by the retirement of longtime Trustee Mercurio Martinez Jr. Mendoza holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship from St.
Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-On October 1, 2026, District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz presented Sister Rosemary Welch, RSM, RN, a Sister of Mercy, with the Webb County Domestic Violence Coalition’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented during the 30th Annual Domestic Violence Conference at Texas A&M International University. The recognition marked a milestone for
Rogelio Uvalle, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo, Mayor Pro Tem & District 1 Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez, and the Parks & Recreation Department invite the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new disc golf course at Independence Hills Park on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The event will begin with an official ribbon-cutting
Courtesy Parker Hailey, Laredo, TX – On Monday, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D., joined Texas A&M International University and Laredo College students and leaders to highlight more than $702.9 million in TEXAS Grant and federal Pell Grant assistance awarded to students at the two institutions. Through the TEXAS Grant Program, students at TAMIU have received $178,774,301
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo announces the closure of all administrative offices in observance of Founders’ Day on Monday, October 12, 2026. All services will resume to the regular schedule on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Certain operations and services will continue to be offered, as indicated below: Solid Waste Services
Courtesy Gabriela Ceballos, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo announces the closure of all administrative offices in observance of Founders’ Day on Monday, October 12, 2026. All services will resume to regular schedule on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Certain operations and services will continue to be offered, as indicated below: Solid Waste Services Regular
Courtesy Oscar Gomez, LAREDO, Texas — El Metro Transit System will operate regular fixed-route bus service and El Lift/Paratransit service on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Founder’s Day. El Metro’s Administrative Office and Customer Service Office will be closed for the holiday. Riders should note the following service schedule: Fixed-Route Bus Service: Regular
Courtesy Joe Martinez, (Laredo, Texas) – Jack White will make a stop in Austin, Texas as part of his 2026 Tour tomorrow Tuesday October 6th. This will be one of two Texas dates in which White will headline a concert with the next Texas concert taking place in Dallas, Tx on October 7th. Opening up
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo invites the community to celebrate Laredo’s growing local coffee culture at the 2nd Annual Laredo Coffee Fest, now taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo. Originally scheduled for October 3, the event was postponed due
Courtesy Joe Martinez, (Laredo, Texas) – Halloween Parties are just around the corner and Sam’s Liquor has everything you need when it comes to liquor. At Sam’s Liquor you will find a great variety of spirits to choose from at the best prices available. You will easily find your favorite tequila’s whether for mixing or
Courtesy Fernanda Nuñez, Laredo, TX – , U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, secures the inclusion of $772,700 in the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bill for Texas A&M International University’s Port Laredo Logistics Ecosystem Project. The funding would help TAMIU establish a Digital Twin and Logistics Resilience Lab in partnership with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. The
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas— Due to the forecast of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and possible flooding in the Laredo area, the City of Laredo Environmental & Solid Waste Department is asking residents to take precautions with their Willie Bote (green bin) and Billie Bote (blue bin) to help prevent damage, displacement, and blockage of
Courtesy Christain Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-From humble beginnings, pero con mucho corazón, Laredo Junior College was founded with a promise to serve our community through the transformative power of higher education. Eighty years later, Laredo College serves thousands of students and continues to bring our community together through its vibrant culture and enduring commitment to education,
Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-The Laredo College Board of Trustees passed a motion at its Sept. 24 regular board meeting accepting the retirement of longtime Trustee Mercurio Martinez Jr., whose decades of dedicated service helped shape the college’s growth and advancement while supporting generations of students and the broader Laredo community. Martinez retired before the
