Archives for August 2021
Courtesy Jeniffer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized cocaine in one enforcement action that totaled over $380,000 in street value. “Drug smugglers go through great lengths to conceal drugs from our officers,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Narcotic interceptions like this seizure
Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College has reached a historic milestone as our institution has been approved by theTexas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to offer its second baccalaureate degree,a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership (BASORGL). This program is currently pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. LC
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and Webb County have SEVEN new confirmed deaths 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 counselors and teams
Courtesy Mika S. Akikuni, (Laredo, Texas)-This Fall, Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Office of Continuing Education will offer exciting new courses delivered in a face-to-face format for those in the community who wish to enrich their knowledge, gain new skillsets or delve into the world of art. The courses are offered to the public and
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by H-E-B and powered by Bert Ogden, will celebrate its homecoming by returning to McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium where it first stepped off in 2014. Thanks to the amazing partnership with McAllen I.S.D., this year’s McAllen Holiday Parade will showcase of all its Christmas lights, giant
Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Laredo, Texas—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement in response to the death of Laredo native David Espinoza, a marine killed in the twin explosions at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. “Mr. Espinoza embodied the values of America: grit, dedication, service, and valor,” said Congressman Cuellar. “When he
Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo continues to see an increase in COVID-19 new infections with a total of 871 active cases in our community. Of the cases reported in August (2,774) 33 percent are between the ages of 0-18. These alarming numbers has prompted City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and Webb County have ONE new confirmed deaths 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 counselors and teams
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized narcotics in one enforcement action that totaled over $20,000,000 in street value. “Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have strengthened their enforcement strategy by targeting these high-risk commodities. Large-scale seizures such as this one help to disrupt
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and Webb County have SEVEN new confirmed deaths 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 counselors and teams
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