Archives for March 2023
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 marijuana that totaled over $1,000,000 in street value. “Frontline officers at the World Trade Bridge demonstrated exceptional effort in effectively disrupting this drug smuggling attempt,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Mayor Pro Tempore and Council Member for District 7, Vanessa Perez, along with Deputy Police Chief, Enedina R. Martinez; Assistant Police Chief, Miguel A. Rodriguez, Jr.; Assistant City Attorney, Daniel L. Walter; and Assistant Bridge Director, Kent Richards, welcomed Ms. Katherine Ho, the Regional Director of
Courtesy Amalia L. Rodriguez, (McAllen, Texas)—THE PALMS- Rio Grande Valley High School Theatre Awards invites you, our media partners to join us as we announce the 25 nominations for The 2023 Palms Awards. The nomination breakfast in recognition of Palms High School Theater Directors will take place at 10 AM on Thursday, March 9, 2023
Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – On Sunday, March 5, 2023, at approximately 8:55 pm, Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Emiliano Road in Los Altos Subdivision on Highway 359 for a shots fired call. Deputies met with two male juveniles, who stated that an unknown subject had
Courtesy Robert Eads, (Laredo, Texas)-Boys and Girls Clubs of Laredo CEO Robert Eads and Assistant Executive Director Kevin Lopez took part in a full day of leadership training in Washington, DC last week. The annual conference was BGCA-led and BGCA specific, that provided much needed guidance and guidance on topics that the Laredo clubs can
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Laredo Port of Entry uncovered an alleged human smuggling attempt involving two noncitizens hidden within a vehicle. “Port of Laredo CBP officers continue to maintain their vigilance while processing incoming traffic and in this particular instance discovered two undocumented noncitizens hidden
Courtesy Noraida Negron, Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrators depart this Sunday LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo will be participating in its annual legislative trip to Washington, D.C., starting Sunday. Representatives from local organizations and the private sector in Laredo will also participate in meetings with federal agencies. “The City of Laredo depends on federal funding for
Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo is excited and looking forward to welcoming University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) Overland Grad Students this weekend, March 3 to March 5, 2023. Students will learn and focus on the Binational River Conservation Project in Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. Each student will examine the
Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo, Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño, and District 5 Council Member, Ruben Gutierrez, Jr., hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for the Vietnam Veteran’s Plaza, on Thursday, March 2, 2023. This plaza/trail will honor all the brave men and women who fought for our country during the Vietnam War. “We
Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – On Sunday, February 26, 2023, at approximately 1:50 p.m., the Webb County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible suicide at Ranch Road 7132 D in Las Lomas Subdivision off Highway 59. As deputies and investigators arrived, they noticed a man, later identified as Jose Manuel Lara
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