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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
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-South Pole Illuminated Festival, along with Junior’s Supermarket, will be celebrating Dia de Los Reyes today January 6, 2022 starting at 5:30 p.m. with the largest rosca in the Rio Grande Valley. After 31 days of magical experiences, South Pole Illuminated Festival, presented by Junior’s Supermarket, will end its run with
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen Public Library invites parents to kick off the new year by accessing a world of fun, entertainment, and information with the “My First Library Card.” Library Director Kate Horan encourages parents to get a library card for their children. “The start of the new year is the perfect time to
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Dr. Billy F. Cowart, the first president of the former Texas A&I University at Laredo, now Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), passed away December 25, 2021 following a brief illness at the age of 89 in Temple, TX. TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz said Dr. Cowart’s hand in the University’s story
Courtesy Sandy Lugo, (Laredo, Texas) Laredo College Regional Law Enforcement Academy Class B-21 was honored on Dec. 17 for completing their intense training. Laredo Police Cadet Jesus R. Ramirez was also recognized with the Academic Achievement Award. The Top Gun Award was received by Jaime Rivera from the Zapata CountySheriff’s Office for his firearms proficiency
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the Parenting Partners initiative at United South Middle School hosted a Christmas-themed graduation ceremony for parents who completed their Positive Parenting classes. The six-part class teaches skill sets that help parents enhance their child’s education and personal growth. Graduates received their Certificates of Completion, snacks, and family games to promote
Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo is a dynamic, fast-growing, improving city that is raising incomes, adding jobs and housing at a rapid pace. Laredo is North America’s number one land port and best place to start a business, according to wallethub.com, the financial services firm. Wallethub, however, has also come
Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas — In observance of New Year’s Day, the City of Laredo and Solid Waste administration offices will be closed on Friday, December 31, 2021 and Monday, January 3, 2022. There will be no lawn clipping or branch collection on December 31, 2021 or on January 3, 2022. All operations are expected to resume
Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated and shortened the isolation/quarantine period for anyone, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status, from 10 days to five days for asymptomatic cases or who come in contact with a COVID-19 positive person. The CDC says this change comes after
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