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Archives for September 2021

Laredo College hosts FAFSA Blitz!

Courtesy Sandy Lugo, (Laredo, Texas)-To assist Laredo College and high school students in taking it to the next level, LC’s the financial Aid & Veteran’s Department will host the annual FAFSA Blitz on Oct. 1, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both campuses. Students can meet with financial aid representatives at this walk-in

CBP Officers Intercept Methamphetamine Worth Over $24M at the Camino Real Cargo Facility

Courtesy Richard Pauza, EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Eagle Pass Camino Real Cargo Facility seized methamphetamine with a street value of over $24,000,000 in one enforcement action. “Although anti-terrorism is our primary mission, CBP officers continue to maintain their vigilance to ensure commercial entries

United ISD Engages Students Through High School Voter Registration Effort

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-With elections on the horizon, United ISD is hosting voter registration drives at all four of its high school campuses. Many United ISD seniors will cast their first votes in 2022, and registration drives facilitate a convenient way for our youngest citizens to partake of our great democracy.” Young people can have a positive impact

Laredo CBP Officers Detect Impostor Through Facial Biometrics

Courtesy RIchard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), officers at the Laredo Port of Entry, identified one Mexican female traveler as an impostor to a United States lawful permanent resident card with the help of biometric facial comparison technology. “CBP officers employ an effective combination of their law enforcement experience along

City, County Confirm New COVID-19 Related Deaths

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and Webb County have FIVE 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

CBP announces the opening of temporary processing facility in Laredo, Texas

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced the opening of a soft-sided facility in Laredo, Texas. Since April 2020, CBP has seen a steady increase in border encounters from the Western Hemisphere due in part to worsening economic conditions brought on by the COVID 19 pandemic and natural disasters

City of Laredo Mayor Urges Texas Lawmakers to Fund Priorities with ARPA Revenue

Courtesy David Alegria, Mayor Pete Saenz was one of various Texas mayors to sign a letter directed to Governor Gregg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan Laredo, Texas – On September 21, 2021, more than a dozen Texas Big City Mayors, including Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz, asked legislative leaders to dedicate

Tip to Possible Shooting Leads to Investigation by UISD Police

Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Late yesterday afternoon, United ISD received a tip regarding an alleged shooting that was to occur at United South High School. United ISD Police Department conducted a wellness check/investigation and found no viable threat. However, the United ISD Police Department will mobilize a heightened security presence in the days to come at

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