Archives for October 2026
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
Rogelio Uvalle, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo, Mayor Pro Tem & District 1 Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez, and the Parks & Recreation Department invite the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new disc golf course at Independence Hills Park on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The event will begin with an official ribbon-cutting
Courtesy Parker Hailey, Laredo, TX – On Monday, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D., joined Texas A&M International University and Laredo College students and leaders to highlight more than $702.9 million in TEXAS Grant and federal Pell Grant assistance awarded to students at the two institutions. Through the TEXAS Grant Program, students at TAMIU have received $178,774,301
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo announces the closure of all administrative offices in observance of Founders’ Day on Monday, October 12, 2026. All services will resume to the regular schedule on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Certain operations and services will continue to be offered, as indicated below: Solid Waste Services
Courtesy Gabriela Ceballos, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo announces the closure of all administrative offices in observance of Founders’ Day on Monday, October 12, 2026. All services will resume to regular schedule on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Certain operations and services will continue to be offered, as indicated below: Solid Waste Services Regular
Courtesy Oscar Gomez, LAREDO, Texas — El Metro Transit System will operate regular fixed-route bus service and El Lift/Paratransit service on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Founder’s Day. El Metro’s Administrative Office and Customer Service Office will be closed for the holiday. Riders should note the following service schedule: Fixed-Route Bus Service: Regular
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