Archives for May 2023
Courtesy Jose Sanz, The funding has plugged 5 wells in Webb County, and 2 more wells are scheduled to be plugged Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $343,695,000 in federal funding for orphan well plugging and site remediation in Texas. The federal funds will be used to plug 7 orphan wells in
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, was first enacted to honor troops who died in the Civil War. It was extended after World War I to honor
Courtesy Oscar Gomez, (Laredo, TX)- In Observance of Memorial Day on Monday May 29, 2023 El Metro will operate with the following Schedule: Monday May 24, 2023 • Fixed Route – Regular Schedule • El Lift/Paratransit Service – Regular Schedule • Administrative Office & Customer Service – Closed Administrative office and Customer Service will resume
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Laredo Port of Entry discovered a significant rare pest last week, a first in the nation interception on a shipment of cut flowers. “I want to congratulate our agriculture specialists at Laredo Port of Entry for their diligence and attention to
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS — With the looming Memorial Day weekend poised to kick off the summer travel season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) at Laredo Field Office is recommending that travelers apply for tourist permits online and consult Border Wait Times on www.cbp.gov to minimize trip delays.
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen Environmental Health and Code Enforcement Department will implement a city-wide vector spraying initiative to reduce the adult mosquito activity in the area. Beginning tonight Wednesday, May 24 and continuing through tomorrow, Thursday, May 25, the City of McAllen Vector Control will be conducting vector spraying throughout the
Stevie Nicks will be performing in Houston, Texas on August 12th at the Toyota Center. Tickets are on sale now thru Ticketmaster. Nicks will also be performing in Austin, Texas on August 15th at the Moody Center.
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, TX— On Monday, May 15, 2023, the City of Laredo Council received a donation of $1000 for the Laredo Autism Coalition from David and Samantha Garza. Mr. and Mrs. Garza are the owners of Print X press and Saludos Brewery. During the month of April, for Autism Month, these local business
Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office secured a 30-year prison sentence against Rene Salas. Salas pleaded guilty to Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant F/1. On July 20, 2019, at approximately 4:35 a.m. LPD received a service call for a domestic disturbance at Towne Place Suites by Marriot, located on Arena Blvd. Upon
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor Treviño, and members of the City Council presented various certificates of recognition on Monday, May 15, 2023, to individuals that have represented Laredo in several fields and have succeeded in competitions, while being an example of integrity, discipline, and commitment. The City of
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