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Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The State of Texas has partnered with the City of Laredo and Webb County to provide free COVID-19 testing to residents of Webb County. Residents can test whether they show symptoms or not. Only one person per household may be tested. If a person is positive, the city and state will
Courtesy Eduardo Chapa Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Sunday, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office received information about two males in possession of marijuana. Investigators followed up on the information and were able to obtain the location of the subjects. The subjects were located at a local motel at the 7100 block of Rosson Lane. Investigators made
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed the 17th 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 woman in her 60s, with
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has its sights set on seeing students face-to-face this Fall on campus. Along with the 11 other campuses of The Texas A&M University System, TAMIU plans to resume on-campus classes this coming Fall 2020. TAMIU President Dr. Pablo Arenaz said the University is proceeding cautiously with
Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas) On Thursday morning , Ramiro Veliz, III, United ISD’s Board President, distributed free face masks to parents during the Grab and Go meal distribution site at Los Obispos Middle School. During the giveaway, Veliz thanked all the parents for their patience and cooperation during this pandemic. Mr. Veliz also recognized
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
