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Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has announced that the planned Tuesday, January 18 start date for the Spring Semester 2022 has been postponed to Monday, Jan. 24. TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz explained the change. “In light of the continued ramifications of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Omicron Variant surge in
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas — In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the City of Laredo administration offices will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022. The Solid Waste department advises that there will be regular garbage collection on Monday and the City Landfill will be open on regular hours from 8:00 AM to
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas— The City of Laredo Traffic Department advises the community of a temporary closure of the trail at the Jovita Idar “El Progreso” Park, located at 5911 Thomas Avenue. On Saturday, January 15, 2022, from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM, the Traffic Department will be striping the bike trail at this
The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act will protect voting rights, at the federal level, for all Texans Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted in favor of the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act. This bill ensures safe, secure, and accessible elections for all, enhances the ability of every American
Courtesy Dana Youngentob, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with 11 of his colleagues today, introduced the bipartisan Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on the Beat Grant Program Reauthorization and Parity Act of 2022 to increase compensation and hiring of law enforcement officers. The legislation reauthorizes the COPS on the Beat Grant
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas – The people of Laredo enthusiastically want public art, as expressed through a community survey earlier this year. Now, there is a draft Public Art Master Plan that details how artwork can be a force for improving the beauty, economy, image, and daily quality of life for all in Laredo.
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a man at the Juarez Lincoln International Bridge who had an outstanding warrant out of Waco, Texas, for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. “Our frontline officers help keep our communities safe by apprehending travelers
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a man at the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge who had an outstanding warrant out of Noblesville, Indiana, for child molestation. “Our officers remain vigilant in keeping our borders secure and apprehending wanted persons with outstanding
Courtesy Dana Youngentob, No Surprises Act jumps into effect January 1st Washington, DC– U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) highlighted the implementation of the No Surprises Act. The bill kicked into effect on January 1st and ensures that emergency medical patients do not receive surprise medical fees. The provision removes surprise fees that are charged by out-of-network
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at eight South Texas ports of entry seized a significant amount of narcotics, unreported currency, weapons and uncovered numerous immigration violations during Fiscal Year 2021, most notably a 1,066 percent increase in fentanyl and a 98 percent increase in cocaine seized. Fiscal
