Archives for December 2023
Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar today announced the creation of a task force at the sheriff’s office that will oversee the ever-growing problem of calls relating to people discharging their weapons in rural parts of the county. Sheriff Cuellar reminds the public that a person is charged
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of New Year’s Day, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024 and Tuesday, January 2, 2024. This closure also includes the Webb County Tax Assessor’s office. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department administrative offices will also be closed, however, all emergency services will be
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized hard narcotics that totaled over $10,200,000 in street value. “CBP is proud of the work our frontline officers do to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our communities,”said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas— On Saturday, December 16, 2023, the City of Laredo and Mayor Pro Tempore, Ruben Gutierrez, Jr., District 5, partnered once again with Wreaths Across America to honor those who served and to remember the fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. Members of the community gathered at
Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $4,000,000 in federal funding for the City of Laredo to implement rail safety improvements. The federal grant is provided through the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program (CRISI), funded by the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a law
Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-The inaugural Laredo College Golf Classic hit a hole-in-one success earlier this month. The Casa Blanca Golf Course played host to a morning filled with camaraderie and golfing excitement, bringing together volunteers, sponsors, and golf enthusiasts. Teams relished in the friendly competition, enjoying perks such as two mulligans, a Tiger Woods
Courtesy Xochtl Mora, Daniella Plata selected as one of aviation industry’s best young professionals (McAllen, Texas)-Before assuming her new role as director of the newly created International Relations department for the City of McAllen, Daniella Plata served as the international business manager for the McAllen International Airport, where she was recognized by Airport Business Magazine
Courtesy Tony Wey, Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $375,000 in federal funding for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and Casa de Misericordia Domestic Violence Shelter. The funding is awarded through the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women. The funding will
Christian Ocampo, Operations Resume in January (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College will be closed beginning on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, before reopening on Jan. 9, 2024. All enrollment and registration services will resume operations with limited capacity starting on Jan. 8, 2024 at both campuses. We wish everyone a happy holiday and hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of the Christmas holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, December 25th, and Tuesday, December 26th, 2023. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department administrative offices will also be closed. All emergency services will be available. Webb County residents wishing to conduct business with county departments on
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