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Laredo Federal Credit Union Hosts Drive-Thru Scholarship Ceremony

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the Laredo Federal Credit Union (LFCU), awarded $500.00 scholarships to several local high school graduates. Ten United ISD students were among the 22 recipients at the drive-thru award ceremony hosted at LFCU’s McPherson Road location. President/C.E.O Rafael Martinez and several co-workers coordinated the event. “Laredo Federal Credit Union believes in

Cuellar Secures Nearly $1.2 Million for PILLAR to Enhance Overdose and Prevention Activities

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Nearly 500 individuals in Laredo will receive substance use disorder support through grant Washington, DC—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that People with Ideas of Love, Liberty, Acceptance and Respect (PILLAR) in Laredo will receive $1,196,880 through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The grant will help support the implementation

United ISD’s Office of Technology Receives Tyler Excellence Award

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD’s Office of Technology received the Tyler Excellence award for the year 2020. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, Tyler canceled their annual Tyler Connect conference for the last two years. However, the district was invited to receive the award last week in Indianapolis at the Tyler Connect 2022 conference.

The City of Laredo Health Department Confirms Hepatitis A Case

Courtesy Eliseo Ceja, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Health Department has confirmed the first case of Hepatitis A this year. Currently, there are no additional cases epidemiologically linked. This is the first confirmed case of hepatitis since 2015. The individual is now in good condition. The case was first detected at a local

CBP OFO Laredo News Release: Laredo CBP Officers Seize Cocaine Worth Over $1.5 Million at World Trade Bridge

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized cocaine in two separate enforcement actions that totaled over $1,500,000 in street value. “This seizure demonstrates how the officers’ determination, utilization of technology and canines led to the discovery of this hard narcotic,” said Port Director Alberto Flores,

City of Laredo Appoints Human Resources Director and Interim Economic Development Director

Courtesy David Alegria, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo’s Interim City Manager, Samuel Keith Selman, has announced the appointment of two key positions within the City of Laredo. Ms. Linda Teniente has been appointed as Human Resources Director, effective Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Additionally, Ms. Miriam Castillo has been appointed as Interim Economic Development Director.

McAllen Police Department to Assist Uvalde with Law Enforcement Needs

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen PD, Hidalgo County Sheriff, other Texas law enforcement agencies responding to elevated service demands The McAllen Police Department, San Juan Police Department and Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department have dispatched officers and deputies to assist law enforcement agencies in Uvalde with the elevated service demand associated with the mass casualty event

Webb County Memorial Day Holiday Closure

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, was first enacted to honor troops who died in the Civil War. It was extended after World War I to honor

City of Laredo Closure Notice in Observance of Memorial Day

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas — In observance of Memorial Day / September 11 Remembrance Day, the City of Laredo administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022. All services will resume to normal schedules on Tuesday, May 31. The schedule for City of Laredo offices, operations, and services includes: There will be

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