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Archives for February 2023

McAllen Named in Top Five Safest Cities in America

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen’s SmartAsset.com ranking moved up three spots from 2022 to #3 (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen once again received recognition for something many in the community already know, ranking third on its list of Top 10 Safest Cities in the United States by SmartAsset.com. The financial website analyzed a core set of common safety factors

Air and Marine Operations Breaks Ground on New Administration Building

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas — Air and Marine Operations (AMO) will continue to upgrade and modernize its operating locations and facilities by breaking ground on the new Laredo Air Branch Administration building. The new Laredo Air Branch Facility will include 14,236 square foot administrative operations building, a 32,000 square foot maintenance hangar, storage hangar,

Sheriff’s Office Locate Deceased Person, Seeking Identity of Victim

Courtesy Victoria Luna, (Laredo, Texas)-On Friday, February 17th, 2023, at approximately 5:40 pm, The Webb County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Karina Road and Ranch Road 6073 A of a report of a male subject who was found unresponsive by the side of the road. Sheriff Deputies arrived at the location and found a male

Laredo Municipal Court Announces Amnesty Program

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Municipal Court Judge Jesus “Chuy” Dominguez announces the Amnesty Program starting February 27, 2023, allowing citizens to clear their outstanding traffic violations. Judge Dominguez is offering the Amnesty Program from February 27 – March 17, 2023, with sessions for in-person appearance only, Monday, Tuesday, and

City Delegation to Advocate for Funding, Policies During Legislative Trip

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, TX— Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, members of the Laredo City Council, city staff and the private sector were in Austin this week to ask for funding and support on projects that will benefit Laredo. Some of those projects include assessment of ethylene oxide emissions; air quality monitoring; substance use and mental

City of McAllen to Administer Firefighter Entrance Exam

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Civil Service Examination for McAllen Entry Level Firefighter on Friday, March 10, 2023 (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen Fire Department is looking for a few good public servants who are interested in becoming a McAllen Firefighter. “The McAllen Fire Department is a workforce of men and women dedicated to keep the residents

Rep. Cuellar Announces $2 Million in Federal Funding for Street Improvements in Rio Bravo

Courtesy Jose Sanz, Road repairs will alleviate systemic flooding and improve public safety Rio Bravo, Texas— U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,000,000 in federal funding for street improvements in Rio Bravo. The funds will go towards repairing significant fissures on roadways and flood prevention measures to ensure roadways are passable after heavy rainfall. Currently,

CBP to Temporarily Halt Vehicular Traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge to Host International Bridge Ceremony on Feb. 18

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Laredo Port of Entry would like to advise the traveling public of the temporary halt in vehicular traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge the morning of Feb. 18 to host the International Bridge Ceremony, also known as the Abrazo Ceremony. “This year, vehicular traffic

TCMA Recognizes McAllen City Administrators for Lifetime, Mentoring Awards

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City Manager Rodriguez, Assistant City Manager Vera honored for contributions to municipal management (McAllen, Texas)-The Texas City Managers Association (TCMA) is proud to announce not one, but two City of McAllen administrators as recipients of two 2023 TCMA Professional Awards. McAllen City Manager Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E., is the recipient of the

Rep. Henry Cuellar Named Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Cuellar is the First Border Member to Oversee Department of Homeland Security Budget, Will Also Serve on Defense and Military Construction & Veterans Affairs Subcommittees Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) has been named Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security. This Subcommittee has jurisdiction over the entire

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