Archives for December 2022
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Laredo, TX (Webb County) — On Tuesday, at approximately 3 pm, Webb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 35-mile marker of Interstate 35 southbound in reference to a stranded motorist. When the deputy arrived, he made contact with a 70-year-old man who was sitting on the southbound access road and
Courtesy Firehouse Subs Safety Foundation, (Laredo, Texas)-Ballistic vests play a vital role in protecting police officers against life-threatening situations and must be replaced every five years. Thanks to a $34,809 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for 41 ballistic vests, the heroes of Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be better protected in the line
Courtesy Jose Sanz, The continuing resolution will fund the government through next Friday, December 23rd, and avert a government shutdown Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar voted to pass a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through Friday, December 23rd. Congressman Cuellar released the following statement in regard to his vote: “I voted
Courtesy RIchard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized cocaine in two separate incidents that totaled over $3,600,000 in street value. “Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain a robust enforcement posture and seized two significant loads of cocaine in the
Courtesy Arturo C. Olivarez, Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced he will serve as Chief Deputy Whip in the 118th Congress under incoming Democratic Whip Katherine Clark. Congressman Cuellar released the following statement in regard to his appointment: “I want to thank incoming Democratic Whip Katherine Clark for providing me with this great
Courtesy Noraida Negron, Flights to Mexico City will come to an end on January 7, 2023. LAREDO, Texas— The City of Laredo is announcing that Aeromar airline will no longer operate at the Laredo International Airport. This is due to travelers not utilizing the service of the Laredo-Mexico City route. Operations will be suspended starting
Courtesy Oscar Gomez, (Laredo, TX December 12, 2022) In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays, EL METRO will operate on the following schedule: SATURDAY, DEC. 24 (CHRISTMAS EVE) Fixed Route & El Lift will operate on a regular schedule. SUNDAY, DEC. 25 (CHRISTMAS DAY) Fixed Route – No Service EL METRO Paratransit (El
Courtesy Arturo C. Olivarez, Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass H.R. 7776, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This year’s NDAA authorizes $847.3 billion in spending for national defense in FY23. “This year, we witnessed major disruptions to the American global supply chain and growing aggressions from China and Russia. I
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo notifies the community of a temporary street closure for the Flores Avenue Drainage and Utility Improvement Project – Phase II, to begin on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 10:00 PM through Monday, December 12, 2022, at 6:00 AM along Houston Street, from San Agustin Avenue
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas– As the southbound Paisano traffic starts to build and Los Dos Laredos prepare for Christmas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Laredo Port of Entry encourages travelers to plan ahead, apply for I-94 travel permits online and utilize Ready Lanes as CBP prepares
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