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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
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—A Call for Artists has been issued seeking creative submittals from any and all interested artists or art groups willing to work with the City of Laredo for a new permanent art installation at North Central Park along Manadas Creek. The Environment-Conscious Permanent Public Art Installation information for interested artists and
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-On Friday, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,649,197 in federal funds to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) to help develop and expand Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning opportunities for Hispanic and Low-Income students in the region. Funding was awarded through the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) grant
Courtesy Eduardo Chapa, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – Webb County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently conducted a motor vehicle stop on a white tractor trailer in the Mines Road area for a traffic violation. After receiving conflicting stories from the driver, identified as a 30-year-old Hispanic male, deputies asked the driver to provide proof of insurance
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City Manager’s Office of the City of Laredo launched a dedicated Facebook page this week in an effort to create a space that can showcase key projects and services, as well as provide information quickly and clearly. The recent appointments of both Assistant City Managers not only completes the city’s
Courtesy Jeniffer 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 $400,000 in one enforcement action at the World Trade Bridge. “CBP utilizes FAST commercial carriers to facilitate lawful trade for low-risk shipments entering the United States from Mexico,” said Port Director
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
