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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Laredo College’s Dance Into Spring Concert Excites with Color, Culture and Dance

Courtesy Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-Through the combined artistry of the Laredo College Dance and Mariachi programs, the community was treated to a delightful evening performance filled with majestic choreography and invigorating music. “I wanted to put on a show that would celebrate our community’s culture and make it truly joyful and festive,” LC Dance Professor

Laredo College Updates

Canvas System Outage Affecting Access at Laredo College

Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)- Laredo College’s web-based learning management system Canvas is currently experiencing a system outage affecting access and functionality. The issue appears to be part of a broader incident involving Instructure, the provider of the Canvas Learning Management System, and is not isolated to the college. The college is actively monitoring the

STATE NEWS

Laredo Field Office CBP Officers Arrest Three Fugitives Wanted for Sex-related Offenses

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to Laredo Field Office ports of entry during a recent 24-hour period apprehended three men, a U.S. citizen and illegal aliens from Mexico and Honduras, wanted on outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses. On April 30, CBP officers at Laredo’s Juarez-Lincoln Bridge referred southbound

Laredo College Updates

Record-Breaking Number of Graduates Prompts Three Laredo College Graduation Ceremonies

Courtesy Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)- Laredo College once again celebrates a milestone moment as students close one chapter of their story and begin another. On Friday, May 8, the college will host three commencement ceremonies at the Sames Auto Arena, celebrating over 1,850 graduates as part of the largest graduating class to date. Graduates will

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo to Proclaim National Bike Month

Courtesy Brenda Camacho, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo, in collaboration with the Laredo-Webb County Area MPO (LWCAMPO) through its Active Transportation Committee, and in partnership with Bike Laredo, will locally proclaim the month of May as National Bike Month during a special ceremony led by Dr. Victor D. Treviño on Friday, May 8,

WEBB COUNTY NEWS

Melanie Villarreal Sentenced to 10 years on Fentanyl Murder Case

Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-Melanie Ashley Villarreal was sentenced this morning in the 111th District Court to 10 years to serve for the 1st Fentanyl Murder F/1 in this county. On February 5, 2025, Melanie Ashley Villarreal was indicted by a Webb County grand jury for the murder of Juan Miguel Esquivel on September 15,

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo Renames Airport Terminal in Honor of Congressman Henry Cuellar

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo has officially renamed the passenger terminal at the Laredo International Airport in honor of Congressman Henry Cuellar, following prior action approved by the Laredo City Council. Congressman Cuellar has played a key role in securing federal funding for critical airport improvements over the years, including

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo to Celebrate National Small Business Week 2026 in Partnership with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino and the Economic Development Department, in collaboration with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, invite the community and media to join in celebrating National Small Business Week 2026, taking place May 4 through May 8, 2026, in Laredo, Texas. This week-long

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo & District 2 to Host Mother’s Day Bingo Celebration

Courtesy Roger Uvalle, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and District 2 Council Member Ricardo “Richie” Rangel, Jr. invite the community to a special Mother’s Day Bingo celebration on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cigarroa Recreation Center, 2201 Zacatecas Street. This free, adult-only event will bring the community together for

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo and District 4 Council Member Ricardo “Rick” Garza to host Mother’s Day Bingo

Courtesy Brenda Camacho, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and District 4 Council Member Ricardo “Rick” Garza invite the community to the annual Mother’s Day Bingo on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Margarito Benavides, Jr. Recreation Center. This free, family-friendly event offers a fun and unique way for Laredo families to celebrate mothers

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo Shares Federal Riverfront Design Proposal Following Ongoing Negotiations

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo today announced during a Press Conference a proposed riverfront design recommendation for the downtown area following months of ongoing discussions and coordination with federal partners, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with the office of Congressman

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Laredo College’s Environmental Center and Wildlife Await New Visitors

Courtesy Cristian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College’s Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Center (LBVEC) is reopening its doors to the community, welcoming new visitors and unveiling new additions to its roster of regional wildlife that are sure to delight guests of all ages. The grand reopening ushers in a new era for the LBVEC with a new

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo Concludes Routine Chlorine Conversion Process

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Utilities Department has successfully completed its routine free chlorine conversion process, a standard maintenance measure designed to ensure the continued safety and quality of the City’s water system. Beginning Monday, April 27, 2026, crews will conduct final system flushing at fire hydrants throughout the city

Laredo College Updates

Laredo College Culinary Arts Program Graduate Goes from Basics to Business

Courtesy Daniel Zaragoza, (Laredo, Texas)-From feeling inspired by watching her grandmother cook in her kitchen to managing her own restaurant, Clementine’s Kitchen Owner and Laredo College alumna Vanessa Ramirez had to go through several different career choices before setting her sights and heart on cooking. “I was always obsessed with the kitchen,” Ramirez said. She

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Route 17 Mines Road Saturday Service Expanded to Better Serve Riders

Courtesy Oscar Gomez, Laredo, Texas — Attention Route 17 riders: In an effort to better accommodate passenger needs and enhance transit service coverage across the Mines Road area, El Metro Transit System will implement adjustments to the Saturday schedule for Route 17 Mines Road, effective May 4, 2026. Beginning on the effective date, Route 17

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Laredo College Honors Raquel González with Rededication of Transportation Technology State-of-the-Art Facilities

Courtesy Cristian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College honors Raquel González with rededication of transportation technology state-of-the-art facilities Laredo College strives for continuous innovation in students’ education, both in the classroom and in experiential learning laboratories. For Transportation Technology students, Raquel González made it a lifelong commitment to push forward opportunity and progress in the field. In