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Archives for April 2024

City of Laredo and Laredo Regional Food Bank to Start Distribution of Food Packages

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo, in collaboration with Laredo Regional Food Bank, will start the distribution of food products from the project of Food Pantries at the Recreation Centers on Wednesday, May 01, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. starting at the Margarito Benavides Recreation Center. Families were previously identified and those

Undefeated LC Valorant Team Wins National Title

Courtesy Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-“We undefeated!” the Laredo College Valorant team loudly declared before each match that led up to their final match of the season. Well, after a hard-fought season with close calls and clutch victories, our Palominos triumphed with a decisive 3-0 victory against Brookdale Community College and are this season’s National Junior

McAllen Road Closure for Bales Rd Quinta Mazatlán Drainage Improvements

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Construction of storm system improvements (McAllen, Texas)-As the City of McAllen moves forward with the Quinta Mazatlán Center for Urban Ecology project, storm infrastructure construction will cause a road closure along Bales Road. Due to additional changes required for the project, the roadway will be closed to all through traffic between S.

City of McAllen, Palm Valley Animal Society to Host Free Microchip Clinic

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Drive-thru clinic open to McAllen residents for cats and dogs, must bring proof of residency (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen, in partnership with Palm Valley Animal Society, will host a free, drive-thru microchip clinic for McAllen residents and their pets, today Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the McAllen City Hall parking lot,

McAllen Chief Building Official Reappointed to State Board by Gov. Abbott

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Norma Yado, Chief Building Official for the City of McAllen, was recently reappointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE), for a term set to expire on September 5, 2029. The Board licenses master plumbers, journeymen, plumbers, and plumbing inspectors. “As a board member of

McAllen Fire Department to Push Back New Brush Truck into Service

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-With an initial investment of $220,696.00 approved by the McAllen City Commission and acquired through Community Development Block Grant funding (CDBG), the McAllen Fire Department acquired a brand-new Skeeter Brush Truck through Siddons Martin Emergency Group. This unit is equipped with a removable wildland firefighting skid load, a 300 gallon on-board

McAllen International Airport hosts Inaugural Flight to Austin, Texas via Delta Air Lines.

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen International Airport welcomed representatives from Delta Air Lines to launch their first nonstop flight to Austin, Texas on April 22, 2024.  “McAllen has made travel between the Valley and Austin easier than ever,” said City of McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos.  Nonstop flights between McAllen and the state capital will now

Webb County Sheriff’s Office and Laredo Police Department Announce Groundbreaking Collaboration to Enhance Efficiency in Prisoner Booking Process

Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – Sheriff Martin Cuellar and Laredo Police Chief Miguel Rodriguez, Jr. today announced a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at streamlining the prisoner booking process at the Webb County Jail. This new initiative allows Laredo Police to have a booking station at the Webb County Jail that will streamline law

Palm Valley Animal Society Pet of the Week

Courtesy Monet Ramon, (McAllen, Texas)-Bardar is a high-energy shepherd with a friendly and social personality. He loves interacting with both females and males, displaying a submissive and soft demeanor. Bardar responds well to training tools, showcasing his adaptable nature. His puppy-like nature is evident through his love for exploration and play. Bardar has demonstrated good

City of Laredo Central Management District to Host Downtown Summit

Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Economic Development Department, Business Improvement District, and Downtown TIRZ No. 1 will be hosting a downtown summit scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. The purpose of this initiative aims to continue strengthening partnerships and the downtown revitalization efforts and commitment of city leaders along with

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