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Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—Due to the uptick in positive COVID-19 cases locally, and upon heeding advice from the local health authority and the emergency management response team, Mayor Pete Saenz and Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina have signed two new emergency orders that mandates all businesses in Laredo and Webb County that provide goods
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Juarez Lincoln Bridge intercepted hard narcotics totaling over $1 million in street value. “Seizures like these are a prime example of the importance that CBP officers play in our overall national border security mission and protecting the
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Texas Dept. of Transportation seeking public comment to fund future traffic needs (McAllen, Texas)-The Rio Grande Valley-Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking public comment for the development of the 2045 Master Transportation Plan. With the assistance of Alliance Transportation Group, an online visioning tool has been developed to gather public input and feedback.
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo today issued a proclamation to honor Olivia Varela, recently retired CEO of the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). Varela is a Laredo native and received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and attended the Public Administration Graduate Studies Program at
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted hard narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $2.3 million in one enforcement action at the World Trade Bridge. “Enforcement operations at the World Trade Bridge continue to disrupt drug traffickers’ attempts to transport
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo is providing an update regarding a health care worker at a local nursing home. The health care worker in question first tested negative during routine testing of workers on May 20. The worker had been sent home for a low-grade fever and was quarantined and returned to
Courtesy Eduardo Chapa, LAREDO, TEXAS (Webb County) – The Webb County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into a load of drugs seized Thursday morning on the 25 mile marker of Interstate 35 north bound. Deputies working enforcement efforts stopped to assist a stranded motorist, but observed that the woman was acting nervous and giving conflicting
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—On July 6, 2020, the City of Laredo Utilities Department will begin disconnecting for past due balances on utility accounts that were temporarily halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Late fees will also begin to incur on past due balances starting July 1, 2020. The Department is aware of the financial
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Child Nutrition Department has been on the front line of providing nutritious meals to the students of United ISD and the community at 18 of its campuses and 9 bus routes since March 23rd. As of June 11, the department has served 1 million Grab and Go meal
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the World Trade Bridge seized marijuana with a street value of $115,000 that was found within a commercial trailer. “Officers at the World Trade Bridge continue to maintain their vigilance, ensuring commercial commodities entering the United States are
