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Courtesy Eduardo Chapa, LAREDO, TX (Webb County) –A routine traffic stop by Webb County Sheriff’s Office deputies Monday afternoon on the 29 mile marker of Interstate 35 southbound led to the seizure of more than $200,000 in cash. During the traffic stop, conducted on a 2017 black GMC Sierra, deputies found nine plastic-wrapped bundles of
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-During the 2020-2021 school year, United Independent School District began its search for a new Superintendent due to the retirement of Mr. Roberto J. Santos effective June 30, 2021. Mr. Santos dutifully served UISD for 16 years, and the UISD Board of Trustees did not take the task of replacing him
Courtesy David Alegria, LAREDO, Texas — On Monday, April 19th, 2021, the City of Laredo Mayor, Pete Saenz, Council, and City Management were honored to recognize two important individuals in our community during this evening’s Council Meeting. First, Jennifer Lozano received this recognition, an 18-year-old athlete, that has dedicated her career to boxing. She recently
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and Webb County have TWO new confirmed deaths in Webb County related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the families of those who have lost a loved one through this pandemic and want them to know that
Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Funding from American Rescue Plan Congressman Helped Pass Will Help Child Care Providers Open Safely, Keep Workers on Payroll and Help Hardworking Families Cover Costs Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $4,424,303,632 today for Texas child care providers to open safely, keep workers on the payroll and lower costs for
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, 22 students enrolled in Lyndon B. Johnson High School’s(LBJHS), Career & Technical Education (CTE), Oil & Gas class received their Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),certification after successfully completing a course taught by LHJHS Oil/Gas instructor Francisco Benavides. OSHA safety certification is highly valued and considered to be a bonus
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-As the eSports industry quickly surges as one of the fastest-growing professional sports industries in the world, one Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) student is making his mark in the gaming industry among collegiate gamers throughout the world. Ivan Larumbe, a junior Kinesiology major at TAMIU, recently took the title of
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen’s SmartAsset.com ranking moved up one from 2019 (McAllen, Texas)- McAllen has once again received recognition for something many in the community already know: being ranked ninth Safest Cities in the United States by SmartAsset.com, analyzed a core set of common safety factors to identify and rank the safest cities in America.
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, United South Middle School hosted a virtual career day for their students. Guests speakers included Webb County Treasurer Raul Reyes; Judge Danny Dominguez; KSAT 12 Morning Anchor Stephanie Serna-Cienfuegos; Border Patrol representative Joey Perez; Director of the Laredo Regional Food Bank-Carmen Garcia-Arevalo; USHS Principal Adriana Ramirez, and others. In addition,
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-As part of the process of continued transparency and commitment to community input regarding the District’s Superintendent search, the District happily reports that it hasnarrowed down the candidates for the position of Superintendent to three highly qualified individuals. The three applicants have more than 60 years of combined administrative experience within
