Archives for May 2026
Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)- Laredo College’s web-based learning management system Canvas is currently experiencing a system outage affecting access and functionality. The issue appears to be part of a broader incident involving Instructure, the provider of the Canvas Learning Management System, and is not isolated to the college. The college is actively monitoring the
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to Laredo Field Office ports of entry during a recent 24-hour period apprehended three men, a U.S. citizen and illegal aliens from Mexico and Honduras, wanted on outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses. On April 30, CBP officers at Laredo’s Juarez-Lincoln Bridge referred southbound
Courtesy Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)- Laredo College once again celebrates a milestone moment as students close one chapter of their story and begin another. On Friday, May 8, the college will host three commencement ceremonies at the Sames Auto Arena, celebrating over 1,850 graduates as part of the largest graduating class to date. Graduates will
Courtesy Brenda Camacho, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo, in collaboration with the Laredo-Webb County Area MPO (LWCAMPO) through its Active Transportation Committee, and in partnership with Bike Laredo, will locally proclaim the month of May as National Bike Month during a special ceremony led by Dr. Victor D. Treviño on Friday, May 8,
Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-Melanie Ashley Villarreal was sentenced this morning in the 111th District Court to 10 years to serve for the 1st Fentanyl Murder F/1 in this county. On February 5, 2025, Melanie Ashley Villarreal was indicted by a Webb County grand jury for the murder of Juan Miguel Esquivel on September 15,
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo has officially renamed the passenger terminal at the Laredo International Airport in honor of Congressman Henry Cuellar, following prior action approved by the Laredo City Council. Congressman Cuellar has played a key role in securing federal funding for critical airport improvements over the years, including
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino and the Economic Development Department, in collaboration with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, invite the community and media to join in celebrating National Small Business Week 2026, taking place May 4 through May 8, 2026, in Laredo, Texas. This week-long
Courtesy Roger Uvalle, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and District 2 Council Member Ricardo “Richie” Rangel, Jr. invite the community to a special Mother’s Day Bingo celebration on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cigarroa Recreation Center, 2201 Zacatecas Street. This free, adult-only event will bring the community together for
