Archives for October 2026
Courtesy Cristain Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College’s Palomino Pantry received a generous donation from longtime supporter and community partner Falcon Bank, reflecting their ongoing commitment to supporting local students and families across the region. “As a former Palomino, I’m especially proud to see Falcon Bank giving back to a college that means so much to our
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo, in collaboration with Webb County, invites the community to the Hallowest Spooktacular Event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Siete Banderas Park. The family-friendly Halloween celebration will feature trick-or-treating, live music, games, train rides, pony rides, a car show, bounce houses, food vendors, and other
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo Municipal Court announces the cancellation of the Warrant Forgiveness Off-Site Court originally scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the McKendrick Ochoa Salinas Branch Library. Individuals wishing to make arrangements regarding their pending cases may still appear before the
Courtesy Gabriela Ceballos, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo, Council Member for District 7, Vanessa Perez, invite the community to a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration filled with festive activities and spooky fun for all ages. The event will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Fasken
Courtesy Joanna Santillana, In honor of the late Carolyn M. Schmies, Laredo College commemorated her legacy and impact on Laredo College students, staff and faculty with a memorial bench and tree dedication ceremony. The bench is placed alongside the bench of her beloved daughter Cesha Monique Brown, where both will continue to watch over new
Courtesy Joe Martinez, Laredo, Texas – Metallica fans in our area will have an opportunity to see the band next year on Saturday May 22, 2027 as the band makes a stop in San Antonio as part of their M72 World Tour. The band will be returning to San Antonio for the first time since
Courtesy Sara Melendez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine valued at more than $30 million. CBP officers discovered 76 bags containing 3,395.91 pounds of methamphetamine. CBP officers discovered 76 bags containing 3,395.91 pounds of methamphetamine. “The steadfast dedication of our workforce remains the cornerstone
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo held a press conference to provide an update on the ongoing emergency response following the October 7 DoubleTree Hotel fire, outlining the structural safety concerns, stabilization efforts, and continuing investigation into the cause of the incident. Although the fire has been extinguished, the City remains
Courtesy Joanna Santillana, (Laredo, Texas) – At the Laredo College Board of Trustees special called meeting held Oct. 12, the board selected Luis F. Mendoza III to fill the vacancy in Board Position 3 created by the retirement of longtime Trustee Mercurio Martinez Jr. Mendoza holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship from St.
Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-On October 1, 2026, District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz presented Sister Rosemary Welch, RSM, RN, a Sister of Mercy, with the Webb County Domestic Violence Coalition’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented during the 30th Annual Domestic Violence Conference at Texas A&M International University. The recognition marked a milestone for
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