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Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – A traffic stop Friday afternoon in north Laredo by Sheriff’s Office deputies led to the seizure 25 pounds of cocaine and the arrest of a Mexican national. Following the traffic stop on a white Nissan Tsuru bearing Mexican license plates near San Dario Avenue and Del Mar
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Beginning this year, the United Independent School District (UISD), will supplement the end-of-year high school graduation senior ranking process and honorary acknowledgments that are accorded at graduation ceremonies. The district is utilizing a three-tier system that will allow more students to be recognized for their academic excellence. The two students who
Courtesy Jose Sanz, Funds aim to enhance quality of life and workforce development in 41 South Texas counties Laredo, TX– U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $199,370 in federal funding for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). The funds will allow UTRGV to provide technical assistance on rural economic resiliency and recovery, rural
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) — On Wednesday, February 2, at approximately 5 pm, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a Mitsubishi Lancer at the intersection of Pecan Street and Martin Avenue in south Laredo. The traffic stop led to the seizure of 22.7 lbs. of marijuana, worth an
Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas – To further decrease the spread of COVID-19 in our community, the City of Laredo continues to meet with representatives from the Washington Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) to implement safety protocols during the upcoming festivities. These meetings have occurred since January and the City of Laredo Emergency Operation Center (EOC)
Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) celebrated the House of Representatives’ passage of the America COMPETES Act, a bold and transformative legislative package to supercharge American production of chips, strengthen U.S. supply chains and strengthen American manufacturing, advance U.S. scientific excellence and research and position American interest and values to win
Courtesy Dana Youngentob, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced a bill to help address supply chain shortages and increase the number of truck drivers transporting goods in the U.S. The Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently (LICENSE) Act, would streamline burdensome licensing regulations by making permanent several waivers that the
Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-Through the Youth of the Month program, the Laredo Sector Border Patrol, in collaboration with community partners, educators, and family has recognized Laredo’s top high school seniors for 35 years. At the end of the school year, 11 Youth of the Month recipients are considered for the prestigious Border Patrol Youth
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, R.C. Centeno Elementary celebrated Jesus Contreras’ retirement after 27 years with United ISD, and 18 years as a lead custodian for their campus. The Tomorrow’s Teacher’s Club and 4th-grade teachers Mrs. P. Cavazos, Mrs. K. Arriaga, Mrs. R. Jerry, Mrs. G. Smith, Mrs. S. Escobedo, Mrs. C. Rincon, and Mr.
Courtesy Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Aquatic Center welcomed Nye and Trautmann Elementary 2nd grade students, who began their first swimming lessons as part of the learn to swim initiative. United ISD will provide water safety and swimming instruction for all elementary students within the second grade. Our American Red Cross based program, called
