Archives for March 2020
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—Due to public health concerns caused by the spread of COVID-19, and taking into consideration advice from federal, state and local health authorities, Mayor Pete Saenz, pursuant to the authority vested by the Texas Government Code Chapter 418, has issued an order prohibiting community gathering of 50 persons or more anywhere
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-As part of Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) continued response to COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) and current face-to-face class suspension through March 30, several schedule modifications have been made to student services on campus. Currently, TAMIU has suspended face-to-face classes for an additional week after Spring Break (March 16-20) so that faculty and
Courtesy Jennifer Guttierez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a commercial bus passenger with an outstanding warrant for indecent sexual contact of a child out of Dallas, Texas. “CBP recognizes the significance of bringing those charged with serious sex crimes to justice,” said Port Director Gregory
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the World Trade Bridge seized a generous amount of narcotics in separate unrelated incidents on Thursday, March 12 that totaled nearly $2 million in street value. “These drugs will not reach our communities due to the efforts of
Courtesy Monica Garcia, (Laredo, TX March 16, 2020) — As of result of the City of Laredo Health Department recommending social distancing of no less than six feet away as well as avoidance of groups of people with 50 persons or more, effective tomorrow morning all El Metro Lift Vans will have limited capacity to
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo has received official confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the San Antonio Metro Laboratory regarding a presumptive case of COVID-19 in a Laredo patient. The CDC has confirmed the patient tested positive for COVID-19. The patient showed only mild symptoms when they
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—Today, in light of the situations posed by COVID-19 in Texas and across the United States, both Mayor Pete Saenz and Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina issued emergency declarations for the City of Laredo and the County of Webb, respectively. Pursuant to §418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code A, a mayor
Courtesy Eduardo Chapa, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – Webb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies on Friday arrested two subjects for possession of controlled substance northbound on Loop 20. Deputies observed a black Infinity SUV bearing paper tags traveling south on the Loop and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. They made contact with the driver,
Emergency Order Regarding Temporary Suspension of Court Hearings For Health and Safety Concerns Courtesy Municipal Court Judge Jesus “Chuy” Dominguez, (Laredo, Texas)-As a preventive measure do to COVID-19 Laredo Municipal Court is taking the following action: All non essential court settings scheduled beginning March 16, 2020 to April 2, 2020 are being rescheduled for a
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and for the safety of our Community and Webb County employees, the Webb County Tax Accessor’s Office has closed its passport office until further notice. No passports will be processed during this time.
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