Archives for November 2023
Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement after Mines Road in Webb County was named the 2nd Most Congested Road Segment for Trucks in a report by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute: “Mines Road is a critical roadway for personal and commercial vehicle travel in Laredo.
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, TX – The City of Laredo wishes to clarify the separation of the Animal Care Services Director employment. Deficiencies in employment performance were identified and discussed with the Director. Unfortunately, no improvements were made and none appeared imminent. The Director was placed on a 60-day administrative leave. City employment will end
Courtesy Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College entries shine at the NCMPR district competition The Community and Media Relations Office (CMRO) is proud to add another two awards to its distinguished lineup of highly coveted Medallion Awards during the NCMPR district conference held in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Winning both a Silver and Bronze Medallion in the
Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College Esports player lands an internship with national Esports organizationWith the ongoing excitement and enthusiasm surrounding the Laredo College eSports teams, LC celebrates the news of Valorant captain Francisco Jaramillo to the National Junior College Athletic Association as their newest intern. Laredo College is proud of the continued success the LC
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Productive land use in plan, as well as ease of use by public two reasons cited for award (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen’s newly adopted comprehensive plan, Envision McAllen, was awarded the Best Comprehensive Plan Award by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association at the recent annual conference. Each year,
Courtesy Rob Greenwald, (Edinburg, Texas)-Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will be performing at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg on April 12, 2024. This is part of his Gabriel Iglesias: Don’t Worry Be Fluffy Tour. Tickets can be purchased at Fluffyguy.com or BertOgdenArena.com starting Friday, November 24, 2023, at 10 am CST. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge recently seized over $125,000 in unreported currency hidden within a passenger vehicle during an outbound examination. “It is important to acknowledge the efforts of our CBP officers who continue to maintain law and order,” said Port
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas— Navidadfest, an annual tradition, is coming back this year. A free holiday celebration at Sames Auto Arena that will take place on Wednesday, December 06, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The public will be treated to free ice skating (limited sessions), photos with Santa Claus (limited space), arts
Courtesy Oscar Gomez, (Laredo, TX )- El Metro Transit to Observe Thanksgiving Day with Modified Services Schedule. In honor of Thanksgiving Day, El Metro Transit System would like to inform the public that there will be modifications to the services schedule on Thursday, November 23, 2023 El Metro Transit System will operate with the following
Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo announces the closure of all administrative offices in observance of the Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, 2023. All services will resume to normal operations hours on Monday, November 27, 2023. Certain operations and services will continue to be offered as
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