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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, McAllen households found a productive way to spend their time at home, self-responding to the 2020 Census, either online or over the phone, propelling the city to reach a very important milestone: 50% of households in McAllen have self-responded to the 2020 Census since March 12, when
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Nye elementary school teachers, staff, and special population educators collaborated with parents to organize an end-of-school year parade at the campus on Friday, May 22. Approximately 80 Nye elementary families partook of the festivities by cruising through the campus parking lot. Most of the automobiles were decorated with balloons, posters and messages expressing support
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed the 19th death in Laredo related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the family and want them to know that our counselors, as well as our support, are available. A man in 60s, with underlying
Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Producers of agricultural commodities can apply starting on May 26 Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will provide financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who have suffered
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $500,000 in one enforcement action at the World Trade Bridge. “The nation’s drug epidemic and its impact on national security is continuously evolving, yet the vigilance of our officers
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen Health and Code Enforcement will begin mosquito spraying efforts across the entire city beginning the evening of Friday, May 22 and will continue throughout the weekend weather permitting. Spraying is dependent on weather conditions such as rain and wind speeds. Spraying will begin at the far north
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has already disbursed $1,124,500 in Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students through the TAMIU CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) to date. TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz said the TAMIU CARES program is performing as expected, and providing critical assistance to students. “Thousands of
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas) – The United ISD Police Department and Afterschool Adventures celebrated National Police Week by giving police officers lunch and snacks in a drive-thru fashion. This was the last of several drive-thrus and celebrations from different schools and departments across United ISD. United ISD is grateful for our officers’ hard work and dedication.
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo Health Department will increase COVID-19 testing capacity in the Laredo community. In order to increase testing for the virus that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the community level, the health department will be setting up mobile COVID-19 testing sites, further providing accessible testing at parks and recreation
Courtesy Eduardo Chapa, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – On Saturday, Webb County Sheriff’s Office correctional officers intercepted two bags of cocaine, one with pills and plastic thin tube with what appeared to be black-tar heroin, which intended to make its way into the Webb County Jail. During intake procedures, correctional officers observed Moises Moncivais, 35, nervous as they
