Archives for July 2024
Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, TX – On July 18, 2024, at approximately 8:11 p.m., during the intake process of new inmate Roberto Rodriguez, 33, at the Webb County Jail, correctional officers discovered a clear plastic baggie containing a white unknown substance during a routine strip search. Sheriff Martin Cuellar commends the correctional officers involved for
Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-The Laredo College Adult Education & Literacy Department was recently awarded two grants by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) totaling over $1.3 million to offer free programs and services to residents of Webb, Zapata and Jim Hogg counties. The college received the Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Grant for $988,025. Funded
Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College and the Consulate General of Mexico in Laredo have once again partnered in a collaborative effort to provide educational opportunities to local students.On Wednesday, July 17, the consulate–in partnership with the Instituto Cultural Mexicano de Laredo, Grupo ALFA and Transportes FEMA–presented Laredo College with a $12,000 donation through IME
Courtesy Joe Martinez, (Laredo, Texas)-Anthony Merino and Louie Ibarrarra lead Suga Show to a win over The Dream Chasers Basketball Team despite a relentless Dream Chaser team that played hard to the end. Merino picked up where he left off last year scoring 28 points with 6 rebounds while Ibarra did exactly what he was
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) is hosting its 13t annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Westside Park, 1000 S. Ware Rd. The Arbor Day Celebration is a run, bike, and walk event that benefits everyone interested in personal health and the environment and registration for the event is
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City staff seeking public input to have a strong Vision Zero Plan that will save lives (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen is inviting its residents, community advocates and stakeholders to actively participate once again in helping McAllen improve roadways safety, this time through the review of the draft Vision Zero plan. Community
Courtesy Maria Salas, (Laredo, Texas)-Orchestrating excellence in healthcare education Laredo College Medical Assistant Program Director Graciela Gonzales orchestrates success in her students through her unwavering commitment to education and healthcare. Her journey from music educator at United High School to healthcare professional highlights not only her dedication to both fields but also showcases how she
Courtesy Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-With dreams grander than Europa, the fourth moon of Jupiter, our mere solar system is not enough to contain the massive ambition of Laredo College students. With these ambitions in mind, Laredo College always works to support and provide students with as many opportunities as possible. Through the collaboration between Texas
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo 9-1-1 Regional Administration, in conjunction with the Laredo Police Department, is excited to announce the Back to School Supply Drive 2024. This FREE event will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Sames Auto Arena. The goal for this year is to assist 2,000
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo Public Works Department will commence construction on a new right turn lane with a slip lane island at the northwest corner of McPherson Rd. and Del Mar Blvd. starting Thursday, July 11, 2024. This project is an essential improvement aimed at enhancing traffic flow and
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