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Courtesy Marah Mendez (Laredo, Texas)-Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order last week authorizing bars to open at 50% in counties where COVID-19 hospitalizations are less than 15% of hospital capacity for seven consecutive days. As of today, October 16, 2021, Webb County is at 11.9% of hospitalization rate and has met the “seven-day” requirement
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-In honor of Fire Prevention Month, the Laredo Fire Department hosted a virtual presentation that showcased Sparky’s video (their mascot) for students at San Isidro Elementary. The video outlined a few of the basic rules of fire prevention. Students also learned what they should do in case of a fire, how
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo ISD and United ISD are pleased to announce an agreement on adjusting geographical boundary lines for the construction of the new Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa Middle School to be located in the Lomas Del Sur Subdivision. The agreement affirms the long-standing collaborative partnership that LISD and UISD have enjoyed over
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas— On Thursday, October 15, 2020, city inspectors from various departments will be conducting a house-to-house campaign with property owners concerning property maintenance and code violations in the District 6 area. Residents are being asked to do everything possible to clean-up their neighborhood of any unsightly conditions that may exist. STREETS:
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
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The year 2020 has been a time we will never forget with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting every aspect of daily life. COVID-19 has created world-wide challenges that have impacted our communities economically and psychologically, yet there have been many silver lining initiatives born as a result. Despite the barriers created by
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
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas—This morning, City of Laredo and Webb County proclaimed the month of October as Mental Health Awareness month. During an event outside of the Webb County Courthouse, Mayor Pete Saenz and County Commissioner for Precinct 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina talked about the importance to shine a light on mental illness and
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District is very excited to work in collaboration with Special Olympics. Our students with disabilities and Unified Champion Schools (UCS) partners are collaborating at the UISD campuses to implement the Healthy Leap program for our students. Special Olympics provided 132 total bags for our participating students that
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the World Trade Bridge encountered a shipment of toilets that consisted of more than commodes; they discovered more than six and a half tons of marijuana. “As our frontline CBP officers at World Trade Bridge seek to facilitate
