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Laredo Commission for Women Announces Hall of Fame 2020 Inductees

Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo’s Commission for Women (LCW) today announced their 2020 inductees for the Woman’s Hall of Fame.  The selection was made from applications that were submitted by Laredo Citizens.  The inductees were recommended by the selection committee and the commission then approved by council members on Tuesday January 21,

United ISD Appoints Carlos E. Martinez As Principal of E. Herrera Middle School

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos are pleased to announce Carlos E. Martinez as the new Principal of E. Herrera Middle School, which will open its doors for the 2020-21 school year. Mr. Martinez earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the

Army National Guardsman Wanted on Charges of Conspiracy to Commit a Crime in California Arrested in Laredo  

Courtesy Eduardo Chapa,  Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Tuesday, January 21, at approximately 10:35 a.m, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division received a telephone call from the Beaumont, California, Police Department advising that a suspect they were looking for was in Laredo. On Wednesday morning, the Sheriff’s Office arrested Jovan Lamont McClelland, 21, an active

Laredo City Council Appoints Youngest Mayor Pro Tem in Laredo History

Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—On January 21, the Laredo City Council voted to appoint District 4 Councilmember Alberto Torres, Jr. as Mayor Pro Tempore. Torres now assumes the role of Mayor Pro Tem following District 8 Councilmember Roberto Balli’s appointment a year ago. In his new role, Mayor Pro Tem Torres will assist in various

Juarez Lincoln Elementary Celebrates 30-Year Anniversary

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Juarez Lincoln at D.D. Hachar Elementary School celebrated 30 years of educational excellence. Juarez Lincoln principal, Mr. Roberto Ortiz, along with students and staff, enjoyed a morning of reunions and merriment. The revelry began with an official ceremony in the school cafetorium and continued with a reception in the campus

City of Laredo Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Expansion of South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant

Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo Utilities Department held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant (SLWTP)  to celebrate the completion of an expansion project that will increase capacity at wastewater plant from 12 million gallons per day (MGD) to 18 MGD. The increase of 6 MGD will have

Sheriff’s Office Operation GOTCHA yields 7 arrests

Courtesy Eduardo Chapa, Laredo, TX – The Webb County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division continued with roundups throughout the county as part of Operation GOTCHA. The focus of Operation GOTCHA, which started in January 2017, is to apprehend criminals in Webb County who have been evading authorities. The criminal offenses ranged from felony theft, burglary, possession of a

CBP Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry Arrest Homicide Fugitive

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a man at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge wanted on an outstanding warrant for homicide out of Fort Worth, Texas.  “CBP officers remain vigilant in intercepting travelers with outstanding warrants,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port

McAllen Public Library Launches Inaugural Winter Reading Challenge

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen Public Library invites children, teens and adults to sign up for the 2020 Winter Reading Challenge. The program begins today Monday, January 20 and runs through Friday, February 28, 2020. Register as a family or individually. Aside from reaching Winter Reading Challenge goals, participants will get a cool gift from the library!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day City of Laredo Office Closures

Courtesy Karen Garza, LAREDO, Texas—In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day, all City of Laredo administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020. All city offices will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. There will be regular garbage pickup on Monday, January 20, 2020. The City

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