Archives for December 2020
Courtesy David Alegria, LAREDO, TEXAS – On December 30, 2020, the City of Laredo hosted a swearing-in ceremony for District 7 Council Member, Vanessa Perez, as she was elected to the Laredo City Council. The ceremony took place at City Council Chambers. The oath of office was administered by the Honorable Municipal Court Judge, Jesus
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 $2.5 million in street value over one enforcement action. “While drug trafficking organizations employ a variety of methods to smuggle their illicit product, CBP officers continue to utilize high tech
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have FIVE 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 Charlotte Laracy, Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted for the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020 to increase the amount of money struggling Americans receive in a second round of direct payments to $2,000. “Millions of Americans are struggling to put food on the table, to pay their rent or
Courtesy David Alegria, LAREDO, TEXAS – On December 23, 2020, Alyssa Cigarroa was sworn-in to the Laredo City Council as the new District 8 Council Member. The ceremony took place at the “No Dejes de Soñar” art mural and was led by Former U.S. House of Representatives from Texas’ 20th Congressional District, Charlie Gonzalez. The
Courtesy David Alegria, LAREDO, TEXAS – On December 23, 2020, the City of Laredo proudly hosted a swearing in ceremony for Ruben Gutierrez, Jr. as the new District 5 Council Member to the Laredo City Council. The ceremony took place at City Hall Council Chambers and was led by Justice-of-the-Peace for Precinct 4, Honorable Jose
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 Charlottee Laracy, Program expedites POEs improvements to strengthen the facilitation of future trade and travel demands Washington, D.C.— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured the passage of the Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act of 2020 in both the House and Senate. The Donations Acceptance Program (DAP) enables U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) and the
Courtesy Noraida Negron, (Laredo, Texas)-Estela Quintanilla, Chairperson of the Laredo/Webb Drug and Alcohol Commission, passed away on Wednesday, December 23. Quintanilla was an activist for fighting crime and helping others. Most recently, she worked diligently alongside city and county officials for the creation of a detox center. Her vision was to create a village-building center
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have SIX 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
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