Archives for February 2021
Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, An Urgently Needed Package to Provide Over $151 Million to Hardworking Families in Webb County Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass the American Rescue Plan, a legislative package that will fund vaccinations, provide immediate, direct relief to families bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis, and support struggling communities. “American
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United Independent School District (UISD), continues to work with the City of Laredo and Health Department officials to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. As part of a city-wide vaccination effort on Friday, February 26, 2021, UISD nurses administered a total of 1200 first dose inoculations at six UISD campus locations throughout the
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)United ISD’s Guidance and Counseling Department partnered with Chick-Fil-A to host a celebratory parade for Counselors Appreciation Week. Each counselor was treated with a Chick-Fil-A Lunch, a bag of goodies that included office supplies and isolated reusable totes. Congratulations, counselors, and thank you for your hard work and dedication to the
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Beginning Monday, March 1, the McAllen Parks and Recreation Department will resume the widely-used senior meal program funded by local partner Amigos Del Valle. The strictly drive-thru service provides approximately 2,200 senior citizens in McAllen with well-balanced hot meals throughout the week including weekends, assisting them to remain healthy and independent.
cueCourtesy Charlotte Laracy, Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), led a bipartisan group of 27 members of the Texas Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President Biden, urging him to approve Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance (IA) for all 254 counties in Texas. All Texas counties have
Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, TEXAS – The City of Laredo announces that, after receiving 5,000 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, it will continue moving forward with the vaccination process. The 5,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were received on Tuesday, February 23. The City of Laredo will quickly continue collaborating with community partners including
Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, TEXAS – Due to the winter weather emergency experienced during the previous week in the State of Texas, the City of Laredo announces a Declaration of Local Disaster. Per the Texas Disaster Act of 1975, this makes Mayor Pete Saenz the Emergency Management Director for the City of Laredo. Thus, he
Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Washington. D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement regarding the United States tragically losing half a million American lives to the coronavirus: “My heart aches for the thousands of families who have lost loved-ones to the coronavirus. For over a year, this global health crisis has devastated every American
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
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Beginning Monday, February 22, United ISD will return to its regular schedule. Students who attend classes virtually should log in to their classes on Monday morning. Students who attend classes in person should report to their campus on Monday morning. All employees will report to their campus or office as they
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