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Archives for August 2020

City, County Confirm New COVID-19 Related Death

Courtesy Jose E. Baeza, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed one new death in Webb County related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their condolences to the families of those who have lost a loved one and want them to know that our counselors and our teams are

Rep. Cuellar Announces $15 Million in Federal Funds for Water and Wastewater Projects on the U.S.-Mexico Border

Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Laredo, TX –  During a virtual event, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $15 million in federal funds to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 for the U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program (BWIP), which funds technical assistance and infrastructure construction grants for high-priority municipal drinking water and wastewater projects. These funds are

Laredo CBP Officers Seize Methamphetamine Worth Over $3.3 Million

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $3.3 million in street value. “Methamphetamine abuse is a significant public health concern throughout the country,” said Acting Port Director Andrew Douglas, Laredo Port of Entry. “Through vigorous enforcement efforts,

City, County Confirm New 6 COVID-19 Related Deaths

Courtesy Jose E Baeza, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed six more deaths in Webb County related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the families and want them to know that our counselors and our teams are available to support them. The 237th

Border Patrol Halts Narcotics Smuggling Attempt and Apprehends Illegal Aliens

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents halted a narcotics smuggling attempt and apprehended several illegal aliens northwest of Laredo. The incident occurred during the evening of August 26, when agents responded to several individuals carrying bundles at a ranch near Mines Road. Agents apprehended four individuals and seized five bundles of

United ISD’s After School Adventures’ First Week of Virtual Camps A Success

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Tx-United ISD’s After School Adventures Program is hosting FREE virtual camps for elementary students who attend United ISD elementary schools. The camps will be hosted online through Zoom daily Monday-Friday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. The camps will follow different weekly themes, such as fitness, family, outdoors, dance, and special presentations by Lake

City, County Confirm 4 New COVID-19 Related Deaths

Courtesy Jose E. Baeza, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed four more deaths in Webb County related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the families and want them to know that our counselors and our teams are available to support them. The 233rd

Webb County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Stop Leads to Confiscation of Drugs and Weapons

Courtesy Eduardo Chapa, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Tuesday, Webb County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a white flatbed trailer on interstate Highway 35 near the 25-mile marker southbound. After further investigation it was revealed that the trailer was stolen. The driver, James Dustyn Simmons, 38, was identified as a reported convicted

City, County Confirm New COVID-19 Related Deaths

Courtesy Jose E. Baeza, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed three more deaths in Webb County related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the families and want them to know that our counselors and our teams are available to support them. The 230th

District 6 to Receive the Free Brush & Bulky Item Collection Service

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas— On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, the City of Laredo Solid Waste Department will be conducting a free Brush & Bulky Item Collection service throughout District 6. All unwanted accumulations should be placed out for pickup no later than 7:00 a.m. Customers must place all bulky items at least 10 feet

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