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Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas – The Laredo Health Department has seen an increase in total tested for COVID-19 in the last two days. With more testing occurring we are also observing more positive COVID-19 results. From Tuesday, December 21, and Wednesday, December 22, the identification of new cases doubled increasing our rolling 7-day collection
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, (Laredo, Texas)-The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and Star of Hope, a local non-profit organization whose mission is to assist low income children, today delivered Christmas presents to hundreds of kids in Laredo and Webb County. Year after year, both agencies partner up and deliver the gifts on Christmas Eve. “Today was evident
Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas – To assimilate with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) methodology, The City of Laredo Health Department will make a change to the current formula to estimate the number of active and recovered COVID-19 individuals. Currently, active cases are estimated by identifying individuals with a confirmed real-time PCR
Courtesy Jose Sanz, Laredo, Texas— U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Wes Hoskins of First Community Bank, and Ignacio Urrabazo of International Bank of Commerce, held a press conference to present a new, furnished home to the family of fallen marine, Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza. In addition to the donated home, the family also received
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, In observance of the Christmas holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, December 23rd, and Friday, December 24th, 2021. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department administrative offices will also be closed. All emergency services will be available. Webb County residents wishing to conduct business with county departments on Wednesday,
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized narcotics in two enforcement actions that totaled over $1,000,000 in street value. “Dedicated employees of CBP have continued to fulfill the agency’s border security role,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Enforcement successes such as these two seizures help protect
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Los Obispos Middle School wrapped up its first semester with a celebration that started with chilly encounters for Principal Olga Cantu, Assistant Principal Guadalupe Serrano, and Counselor Brenda Cognata. Much to the delight of students, the valiant trio endured a Polar Plunge and thorough drenching to raise funds for Special Olympics.
Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas – After many months of meeting virtually due to COVID-19, Mayor Pete Saenz has joined the Chamber of Commerce in-person at their “Breakfast with the Mayor” monthly series on Friday, December 17th. This program offers the business community an opportunity to hear from the city mayor and be updated on
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Cherish Center thanks the Laredo Police Officers’ Association for bringing smiles and joy to the hearts of their students. Mr. Ramiro Paredes, President of the Laredo Police Officers Association (LPOA), presented a donation of $2000.00 to the center for the purchase of gifts and wrapping materials. Over 80
Courtesy Jose Sanz, Zapata, TX—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $375,000 in federal funds to support border security in Zapata County. The money will be used by the Zapata County Sheriff’s Office to pay for overtime hours, operating expenses, and new equipment—resources that are necessary for the security of the community. “Every year, the
