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Archives for October 2020

City of McAllen Drainage Improvement Project Construction to Cause Road Closure

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Tx)-Beginning Monday, October 26, 2020, La Vista Avenue Bridge, between 16th Street and Bicentennial Boulevard, will be closed until Wednesday, May 26, 2021, as construction work begins for the 2018 Bond Group A Drainage Improvements. This drainage improvement will impact the Bicentennial Blueline, from Harvey Avenue to Tamarack Avenue bridge improvements,

United High School Hosts Senior Parade for the Class of 2021

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, United High School (UHS) administrators and staff hosted a spirit parade for the Mighty Longhorn Class of 2021. Senior students lined up outside the campus gates, their vehicles adorned with balloons, streamers, posters, and Longhorn flags. The seniors also created massive crowns decorated with memories of their time at United

Sheriff’s Office Traffic Stop Leads to Crystal Meth and Heroin

Courtesy Eduardo Chapa, Laredo, TX  – Webb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested a local man recently on charges of possession of controlled substance. It happened at the intersection of Santa Ursula Avenue and Lafayette Street. The driver of a black Ford Ranger was identified as Arturo Alvarez Carrizalez, 50, who had a 24-ounce alcoholic beverage

City, County Confirm 3 New COVID-19 Related Deaths

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have three 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

CBP Officers Intercept More Than $6.9 Million in Cocaine Over the Weekend at the Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers facilitating lawful trade encountered tractor trailers with a combined estimated street value exceeding $6.9 million in two separate enforcement operations over the weekend. “Our frontline CBP officers utilize their training and experience along with our high-tech tools and that effective combination led

City, County Confirm New Two COVID-19 Related Deaths

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have two 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

Laredo Port of Entry CBP Officers Intercept Liquid Methamphetamine Worth Over $1.4 Million

Courtesy Rick Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted a significant amount of liquid methamphetamine with an estimated street value of more than $1.4 million in one enforcement action at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge. “Our frontline CBP officers maintain a constant focus on our border

City, County Confirm Two New COVID-19 Related Deaths

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have two 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

United ISD Board of Trustees Approve Employee Retention Payment for All Full-Time Employees Through the 2020-21School Year

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-On Monday, October 12, 2020, during a Special Called meeting of the Board of Trustees, the United ISD Board Members unanimously voted to generously award an Employee Retention Incentive Payment for all full-time employees. District Paraprofessionals and Auxiliary employees will receive a supplement in the amount of $800.00 and Professional Staff

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