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Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-The COVID-19 pandemic impacted colleges and universities worldwide, but Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has earned a top tier ranking for its response during these challenging times. The 2020 Educate to Career (ETC) College ranking placed TAMIU in Tier I for colleges and universities that have responded to the pandemic in
Courtesy Eduardo Chapa Laredo, TX (Webb County) – The Webb County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation into the narcotics found inside a vehicle recently purchased at an auction in the Rio Grande Valley. On Saturday, a Laredo man reported to the Sheriff’s Office that he had possibly discovered narcotics in a hidden compartment inside the vehicle
Courtesy Eduardo Chapa, Laredo, TX (Webb County) –Webb County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Sunday arrested a local man on drug charges following a traffic stop in northwest Laredo. After pulling over Jose Angel Rodriguez, 57, for a speeding violation along the 600 block of Amiens Loop, deputies noticed he was an unlicensed driver and appeared to
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz and City Manager Robert A. Eads have issued the following statement today regarding the recent protests at City Hall: The City of Laredo firmly believes in the right to peacefully assemble and have your voice heard. The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and the death
Courtesy (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Muller Elementary administrators, teachers, and staff welcomed 5th-grade students back to the campus for one final visit to close out the academic year. Graduating 5th graders and their parents decorated their vehicles and honked their horns while lined up around the school in a parade-like fashion. Teachers, staff, and administrators waited eagerly for their
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized various types of narcotics in separate, unrelated incidents on Wednesday, May 27, that totaled over $650,000 in street value. “The smuggling of illicit narcotics is a serious international health and security threat,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-United High School’s Jasmyn Flores is prepared to take the next step in her academic and athletic careers. Recently, Ms. Flores signed on for a full-ride soccer scholarship at TAMIU, where she will also pursue a degree in kinesiology. “I didn’t expect to receive this scholarship, so I was very surprised,” quipped
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LW-CAMPO), in partnership with the City of Laredo Planning Department, is working on an Active Transportation Plan for the region (LW-CAMPO is made up of City Council members, County Commissioners, and a TxDOT official). A survey was created to gather input from
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 $2.4 million in one enforcement action at the World Trade Bridge. “Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have heightened their enforcement efforts for these high-risk commodities, successfully
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, Over 200 Have Graduated from DWI Court Program Since Inception (Laredo, Texas)-Judge Victor Villarreal presided over the May DWI Court Virtual Graduation on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Fourteen graduates successfully completed all the DWI Court program terms and conditions. Program conditions include: Individual and group counseling sessions for
