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City of McAllen Office of Communications Wins at Statewide Industry Awards Ceremony

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, TAMI Awards highlights best of municipal information communication work [McAllen, Tx]-The Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), a division of the Texas Municipal League (TML), announced the 2023 winners of its state-wide TAMI Awards Competition during a ceremony at the annual conference held last week in Arlington. The City of McAllen

City of Laredo Celebrated the Groundbreaking of the New Soccer Mini-Pitch in Judith Zaffirini Park

Courtesy Gabriela Ceballos, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo, and District 4 Council Member, Alberto Torres, Jr., held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new soccer Mini-Pitch. The Ceremony took place on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Senator Judith Zaffirini Park (previously known as Ochoa/Nixon Park) located at 1900 E. Plum St. The City of Laredo

Sheriff’s Office Investigators Seize Drugs, Firearm, Cash

Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – On Thursday, June 8, 2023, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a narcotics search warrant by the 4400 block of Marla Drive in South Laredo. Narcotics Investigators discovered 12 grams of cocaine, 14.7 grams of heroin, 3.685 ounces of marijuana, and a Black Taurus handgun.

Sheriff’s Office Seizes Second Stolen Backhoe Within Three Days

Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – On Thursday, June 8, 2023, at approximately 3:35 pm, Webb County Sheriff’s Office investigators recovered a second stolen backhoe that was reported stolen out of Houston, Texas. Criminal Investigations Division Investigators arrived at a warehouse on Mines Road after launching a search on a prior theft of

The City of Laredo Health Department Launches Comprehensive Syphilis Awareness and Prevention Campaign

Courtesy Eliseo Ceja, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo Public Health Department, a prominent advocate for public health and disease prevention, is thrilled to unveil its pioneering Syphilis Awareness and Prevention Campaign. This comprehensive community-driven initiative aims to raise awareness, promote safe sexual practices, and provide essential information to combat the spread of sexually

Sheriff’s Office Seized Stolen Backhoe

Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, Tx (Webb County) – The Webb County Sheriff’s Office recovered a backhoe that had been reported stolen in Houston. The GPS tracking device was pinging at a location near a warehouse on Mines Road.  The Criminal Investigation Division investigators arrived at the location and recovered the backhoe, worth an estimated $77,000. 

Assistant Chief Ricardo Rodriguez retires from Sheriff’s Office

Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar issued the following statement Wednesday morning after Assistant Chief Ricardo “Rick” Rodriguez submitted his retirement letter Tuesday afternoon. “While under my command, I can attest that Assistant Chief Rick Rodriguez was a true public servant. I witnessed first-hand how many people he

Special Recognitions Awarded During Monday’s City Council Meeting

Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño awarded several individuals during the City Council meeting held on Monday, June 5, 2023, to a group of individuals that have outshined and accomplished very important objectives, while representing Laredo before other cities and organizations. The City of Laredo is pleased to

McAllen Convention Center and Quiet Mind Yoga Unite to Celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21st

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, [McAllen, Texas] – The McAllen Convention Center and Quiet Mind Yoga are delighted to announce their collaboration in celebrating International Yoga Day with a series of yoga events. With the aim of promoting physical and mental well-being, this will take place at the McAllen Performing Arts Center-Lawn on June 21st. As the

McAllen City School Park Hours Adjusted as Students Attend Summer School

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The McAllen Independent School District will begin their summer school program. In following safety protocols for all students, city school parks will continue to follow the normal school day gate closure schedule. The following parks (see list below) located at McAllen Independent School District schools will only be open to the

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