Archives for August 2023
Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – On Sunday, August 6, 2023, at approximately 11:55 p.m., the Webb County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop by the 18-mile marker of I.H 35. The driver, a 23-year-old female was questioned. Upon closer inspection of the vehicle, a bag in the trunk contained $20,000 of cash
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen, TX –The McAllen Performing Arts Center and Nederlander National Markets are thrilled to announce the inaugural season of Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley Driven by Lexus. With four amazing musicals, this year’s Broadway Season promises to be an amazing experience for patrons. Season tickets are available now. More information can
Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-As parents, teachers and students in our community gear up for the beginning of a new academic year, Laredo College is preparing to celebrate the culmination of student success and academic achievement this Friday, August 11 with two historic summer graduation ceremonies, a first in the college’s 76-year history. The ceremonies
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $19,000,000 in street value. “Frontline officers at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge demonstrated exceptional effort in successfully disrupting this drug smuggling attempt,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “This massive
Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – On Thursday, August 3, 2023, at approximately 8:00 am, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in Rio Bravo about several vehicles that had been damaged or burglarized. Crime scene investigators were dispatched to the location and processed the vehicles, leading to the recovery of
Courtesy Andres Garcia, The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department awards Recreational Trail Grant Award for $334,000. Laredo, Texas – In February 2022, the Grant Division for the City of Laredo Economic Development Department submitted an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the Shiloh Hike and Bike Trails in District 6. The Texas
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained one male wanted for homicide. “The apprehension of persons wanted for violent crimes delivers critical assistance to our law enforcement partners, in turn keeping our communities safe,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized prohibited rooster blades used for illegal cockfighting. “Cockfighting is an inhumane, age-old practice that is primarily associated to other illegal activities such as gambling and trafficking,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Construction of storm system improvements (McAllen, Texas)-As the City of McAllen moves forward with the Dove Avenue Roadway Improvements project, storm infrastructure construction will cause a road closure along Bentsen Road. Contractor Go Underground will be working on the installation of storm water infrastructures, the construction of these improvements will be causing
Courtesy Jose Sanz, Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,399,532 in federal funding for Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). $1,199,532 will be used for TAMIU’s Preparing STEM Majors as Outstanding Certified Secondary Mathematics Teachers for South Texas program, and $200,000 will be used for TAMIU’s Track 1 Project. Both awards were provided
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