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Courtesy Eduardo Chapa, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Thursday, Webb County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on a white Jeep Liberty at the intersection of Ejido Avenue and Columbia Drive, two blocks away from Honore Ligarde Elementary School. As the deputy was making contact with the driver, he noticed a strong odor
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo Health Department and the local health authority are providing a public update on cases of COVID-19 at our local hospitals. There are 681 test results associated with Laredo Medical Center (LMC) (directly and indirectly): 164 positive, 495 negative and 22 pending. Out of the 164 positive cases:
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Graduation ceremonies for United ISD high school seniors initially planned for May 29 and May 30, 2020, have been postponed due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. The district plans to hold graduation ceremonies for its four high schools on July 31 and August 1, 2020, at the Sames Auto Arena. Depending
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Clark Middle School (CMS) will receive an Instructional Continuity Grant from the Texas Educations Agency (TEA) of $10,500.00 for MiFi and internet connectivity. This grant is designed to provide supplemental resources to support instructional continuity during campus closures due to COVID-19. Additionally, the grant provides supplemental funds to the awarded campus
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—Mayor Pete Saenz has issued the following statement regarding Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement yesterday to reopen the State of Texas in phases: “The City of Laredo will comply, to the extent required, with Governor Greg Abbott’s order announced yesterday as part of the effort to gradually reopen Texas. We are also
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted a significant amount of hard narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $25 million in one enforcement action at the World Trade Bridge. “This seizure was an enforcement action against transnational criminal organizations that
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed the 16th 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 his 70s,
City, County Confirm 15th COVID-19 Related Death LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed the 15th 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
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed the 14th 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 his 70s,
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will award some $4.75 million to assist students as part of its TAMIU CARES Act initial allocation which was announced last week. TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz said student grants of up to $1,500 from this initial federal allocation will be flexibly structured to be responsive
