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Congratulations to United ISD’s Outstanding 8th Graders of the Month for April 202

(Laredo, Texas)-Eleven United ISD middle school students were recognized during the virtual April 2021 Outstanding 8th Grader of the Month ceremony hosted by Trautmann Middle School. The students were celebrated for achieving academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community, and for being good role models. Sponsors of the monthly recognition include Friends of

City, County Confirm New COVID-19 Related Deaths

Courtesy Noraida Negron, 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

District 4 Council Member Alberto Torres Jr. to Host Cynthia Collazo Toddler Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, TEXAS — The City of Laredo and Council Member for District 4, Alberto Torres, Jr., will proudly host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Cynthia Collazo Toddler Park. The event will take place on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 2700 Maryland Ave. starting at 11:00 a.m. Features that were added to

United ISD Police Sergeants Receive Hostage Negotiator Certifications

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted a one week Hostage Negotiators course in Laredo. United ISD Sgt. Claudia Mireles and Sgt. Alonso Galindo attended the course and earned certifications in the law enforcement speciality. Mireles and Galindo also took a 40 hour course taught by the Association of Hostage Negotiators

Webb County Elections Office to Hold Mock Election

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-The Webb County Elections Office will be conducting a mock election to give voters an opportunity to test drive its new voting machines. “Webb County recently received all new voting machines and by doing this mock election voters will be able to practice the process of casting their vote,” said Elections

Laredo CBP Officers Seize $790K in Cocaine Over the Weekend

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $790,000 in two separate, unrelated enforcement actions over the weekend. “Drug trafficking organizations are persistent in their attempts to smuggle hard narcotics into the United States,” said Acting Port

Sheriff’s Office Deputies Seize More than $205,000 in Cash

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

UISD Names David H. Gonzalez as Lone Finalist for Superintendent

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

The City of Laredo Honors National Boxing Champion and Chamber of Commerce President

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

City, County Confirm New COVID-19 Related Deaths

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

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