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Sheriff’s Office Continues Investigation Into Drowning of Five-Year-Old

Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Monday, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office continued its investigation into the drowning of a five–year-old boy in Rio Bravo Saturday evening. At approximately 11:23 pm Saturday, Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 1100 block of Paseo De Neva after receiving a call of an unresponsive

CBP Officers Seize $390,000 in Fentanyl at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Laredo Port of Entry recently seized $390,000 in fentanyl in a passenger vehicle. “This is a significant seizure of fentanyl and our officers took appropriate care, utilizing personal protective equipment during the seizure to minimize potential exposure given the

Sheriff’s Office Execution of Warrants Lands Two Local Men in Jail

Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Friday, August 26, 2022, at approximately 7:30 am, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and the Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Team executed a search warrant and four felony warrants on the 9300 block of Highway 359. During the operation, two men identified as

AMO & Partners Seize Over 77 Tons of Narcotics to Date in FY22

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON, D.C. —Air and Marine Operations (AMO) worked with their federal and international partners to seize 121,667 pounds of cocaine and 33,226 pounds of marijuana in international waters through the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2022, denying transnational criminal organizations an estimated $2.4 billion USD. Overall, narcotic seizures involving

Laredo CBP Officers Seize Over $248K in Unreported Currency, Two Weapons in Outbound Seizure

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted over $248,000 in unreported currency and two weapons in one outbound enforcement action at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge. “This seizure of a significant amount of outbound currency and weapons illustrates CBP’s commitment to our priority border security

City of Laredo Reminds Political Candidates on Campaign Sign Regulations

Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas — Due to the upcoming election campaign, the City of Laredo would like to remind political candidates about existing regulations regarding the placement of campaign signs within the incorporated limits of the city. Political signs are permitted on private properties with the owner’s consent. Candidates must keep in mind that

City of Laredo Traffic Department’s Signal Announcement

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas — The traffic signal at the intersection of Del Mar Boulevard and Reserve Drive / King Arthurs Court will be placed on ALL RED flash starting on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. The traffic signal shall be activated and fully functional on Thursday, August 25th at 10:00 a.m.

McAllen to Host International Festivals & Events Association 65th Annual Convention

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)- For the first time ever, McAllen, Texas will be the host city for the International Festivals & Events Association Annual Convention, Expo & Retreat, September 19 through 21, 2022, at the McAllen Convention Center which will bring in festival and event producers, host cities, vendors and suppliers and other industry

Mural Celebrates Monarch Conservation, Habitat at Quinta Mazatlán

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-A new mural celebrating the habitat restoration and conservation initiatives implemented by the City of McAllen at Quinta Mazatlán to protect the iconic and at-risk monarch butterfly was unveiled earlier today by Mayor Javier Villalobos. The artwork, titled “Destino Monarco” after the National Wildlife Federation’s monarch conservation plan, was created by

United ISD Garners A-Rating From TEA for 2021-22 School Year

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced that United Independent School District received an overall rating of “A” from the Texas Education Agency as part of their 2021-22 state accountability rating. The District’s Overall Performance Summary is as follows: • Student Achievement— UISD scored a 90 overall STAAR Performance – 83 College,

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