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Sheriff’s Office Deputies Seize Heroin, Crystal Meth and Pseudoepherine

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

City Manager’s Office Launches Facebook Page

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

CBP Officers Intercept Narcotics Worth Over $400K at World Trade Bridge

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

TAMIU Gets Top Tier Ranking for COVID-19 Response

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

Webb County Sheriff’s Office continues investigation into drugs found inside purchased used vehicle

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

Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Local Man on Drug Charges

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

City of Laredo Statement on Local Protests

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

Muller Elementary Hosts ‘Clap-Out’ for Graduating 5th Graders

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

CBP Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry Execute a Double Play and Seize Narcotics Worth Over $650K

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

United High School Senior Aboard for Soccer Scholarship at TAMIU

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

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