Archives for January 2021
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized cocaine in separate, unrelated incidents that totaled over $380,000 in street value. “The smuggling of illicit narcotics is a serious international health and security threat,” said Port Director Eugene Crawford, Laredo Port of Entry. “CBP will continue to
Courtesy Eduardo Chapa, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar is requesting assistance from the community regarding a deceased newborn who was found Sunday afternoon on the side of the road in Los Botines subdivision, located in northwest Webb County. The identity of the newborn is still being investigated and the Sheriff’s
Courtesy Jennifer Guitierrez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a man with an active warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child out of Waxahachie, Texas. “As this arrest illustrates, CBP continues to play a vital role in protecting our communities by apprehending fugitives
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-UISD recently announced that George Washington Middle School would undergo a name change to honor Board member and Vietnam Veteran, Juan Roberto Ramirez. At Mr. Ramirez’s request, the UISD Board of Trustees has agreed to meet and discuss the rescission of its action to change the name of Washington Middle. Mr.
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Board of Trustees has voted to observe a two-week period where students will return to remote/virtual learning. In an effort to protect the health and well-being of its students and staff, the District has temporarily changed its teaching schedule to remote learning at home from Monday, February 1
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to United High School (UHS), sophomore Diego Jose Solis, who placed 3rd in French Horn auditions at the recent Texas Music Educators Association Area G auditions on January 16, 2021. UHS band Director John J. Mallon praised Solis. “I am very proud of Diego and the honor he brings to
Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, TEXAS – The City of Laredo’s Public Works Department will commence the construction of a 4’concrete median on the east side of Santa Maria Ave. from Chicago St. to Del Mar Blvd. The project will take place from January 26, 2021 until mid-March. This will benefit the construction of a protected
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
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized hard narcotics valued at $6.4 million in three separate, unrelated enforcement actions. “Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry continue to maintain a robust enforcement posture by targeting high-risk shipments and successfully
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
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