Archives for April 2024
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
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
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.
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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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