Archives for April 2025
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – An attempt to transport a shipment of counterfeit cigarettes valued at more than $729,000 went up in smoke as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry intercepted and seized the shipment this weekend. After a shipment of cigarettes from Vietnam arrived at the U.S. at
Courtesy Xochtil Mora, McAllen, TX –April 25, 2025 – The McAllen Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, and the City of McAllen is proud to present the MXLAN International Economic Summit, a full-day gathering of business leaders, policymakers, educators, and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, TEXAS – The City of Laredo proudly acknowledges the public support of the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) regarding the upcoming 2025 Bond Referendum, scheduled for May 3, 2025. In a letter submitted to the City, the LEDC Board of Directors expressed its endorsement of the proposed bond propositions following a
Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo expresses its sincere gratitude to the Laredo Chamber of Commerce for its public endorsement of the upcoming 2025 Bond Referendum and its continued commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and community accountability. City Manager Joe Neeb thanked Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman Sandra Alaniz, the Board of
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen is warning developers, contractors, business owners, and residents involved in the development process, including those who have applied for rezonings or building permits, to be on alert for fraudulent emails impersonating City of McAllen Development Services staff and officials. These scam emails claim to be from City
Courtesy Gloria Ceballos, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo announces the closure of all administrative offices in observance of Easter, on Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025. All services will resume to regular schedule on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Certain operations and services will continue to be offered, as indicated below: Solid
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge seized alleged methamphetamine that totaled over $1,000,000 in street value. “Frontline CBP officers at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge demonstrated exceptional effort in successfully disrupting this drug smuggling attempt,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one male United States citizen wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for alleged molestation of a minor. “The arrest of this individual represents a critical step in protecting our communities and ensuring that those who seek
(Laredo, Texas)-South Laredo’s Suga Show Basketball Team and Trifecta will face off in a must win playoff game this Tuesday April 15th at the Haynes Recreation Center on Clark Blvd. Winner of the game will advance to the championship game against Team Howland. Trifecta finished fourth in the regular season while Suga Show finished second.
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – With the Easter holiday approaching, the City of Laredo Solid Waste Services Department would like to inform residents of the adjusted schedule for the week of April 14–21, 2025. · Citywide Recycling Collection: Thursday, April 17, 2025 – Recycling collection will be conducted citywide. If you forget to place
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