Archives for October 2020
Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Longhorn Tennis Team defeated Los Fresnos 15-2 to win the AREA Playoff Championship. United will play Monday, 11 am in Roma versus Harlingen South in the Regional Quarterfinals. United has a record of 8 wins and no losses.
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – As the U.S.-Mexico border community observes the All Souls Day (Día de los Muertos) holiday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials representing Laredo Field Office ports of entry are advising the traveling public that certain agricultural items used in holiday decorations are prohibited from entry to the U.S. and
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Federal, State and Local Partners made Construction Possible (McAllen, Tx)-Today, the McAllen Bridge System, in conjunction with federal, state and local stakeholders, officially inaugurated additional northbound lanes at Anzalduas International Bridge Port of Entry. The newly constructed lanes were part of improvements made to increase northbound vehicular traffic at the bridge. The
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, Scientific, evidenced-based instrument rates, recognizes workplace health programs and workforce heart health (Laredo, Tx)-The results of the American Heart Association 2020 Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced today and United ISD achieved national Silver recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace. United ISD is one
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas— On October 19, 2020, Council approved the proposal of Aviation Facilities Company Management and American Triple I Partners to develop 75 acres of land at the Laredo International Airport. This new development will focus on building an aeronautical cargo complex facility. From the several parcels, some are vacant, others are
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have one new confirmed death in Webb County related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the families of those who have lost a loved one through this pandemic and want them to know that our counselors
Courtesy Eduardo Chapa, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) –As a result of an ongoing narcotics investigation, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit approached an apartment complex located at 1300 block of Reynolds Street. After a search of the residence, deputies found a total of 15 bundles of marijuana inside the house. The 15 bundles weighed
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas— On Friday, October 23, 2020, the City of Laredo and District 5 Council Member Nelly Vielma held a press conference to announce the new Jovita Idar “El Progreso” Park, formerly known as Bartlett Park, located at 6002 Thomas Avenue. Mayor Pete Saenz, District 3 Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III, and
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas— On Monday, October 19, City Council amended the City of Laredo’s Emergency Order. Effective immediately, all vehicle parades anticipated to gather more than 20 vehicles, or whose procession requires right-of-way and exemption of traffic laws, will require a city permit. There must be a “Designated Host” who is responsible for
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have one new confirmed deaths in Webb County related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the families of those who have lost a loved one through this pandemic and want them to know that our counselors
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