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Courtesy Karen Garza, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Solid Waste Department will be providing residents across the city with a free big and bulky items collection service beginning on Wednesday, November 20 until December 18, 2019. The Solid Waste Department will pick up bulky items on specific days according to ZIP codes. Please see
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that Rose Brophy, formerly the Director, Field Operations, Buffalo Field Office, has been selected as interim Director, Field Operations for Laredo Field Office. Brophy succeeds DFO David P. Higgerson, who retires after 49+ years of federal service. Ms. Brophy is expected to enter on
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, Laredo, Texas – UNITED ISD; The United ISD Police Department welcomed 3 new officers, Pablo Antonio Camarillo, Mario Gamez, and Alejandro Castillo, during a pinning ceremony held on Friday, November 8, 2019. The induction boosted the district’s police force to a total of 89 officers. United ISD Police Department continues their commitment and dedication to the safety and welfare of all students, staff, and visitors of
Courtesy Maria del Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-Thanks to the Department of Federal and State Programs, United ISD students had the opportunity to meet Mateo Magdaleno, Chief Education Officer for IDQ Group Inc. Mr. Magdaleno shared his incredible life story with the children and talked to them about the importance of never giving up, or as
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Kazen Elementary School welcomed local veterans for breakfast and a celebration in the campus cafeteria. Principal Monica Arriaga welcomed veterans, their families, and special guests. Guests were treated to special performances by the Washington Middle School Sparklers Dance Team and The Mighty Bobcat Band. Kazen Elementary students recited poetry and Kazen Lions Honors
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas – City of Laredo Co-Interim City Managers Rosario Cabello and Robert Eads today announced Juan J. Gomez, Jr. as permanent director of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, effectively immediately. Mr. Gomez was appointed as interim department director on August 6, 2019. He has been with the City of Laredo for
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Indie rock, R&B and yoga elements designed to get blood pumping and flowing MCALLEN, TX – Sunset Live is back this Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the McAllen Convention Center for its second show of the 14th season. The second show for the fall line-up includes Goodgirl who has quickly established themselves as
Courtesy Karen Garza, LAREDO, Texas—In observance of Veterans Day, all City of Laredo administrative offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2019. All city offices will reopen on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. There will be regular garbage pickup on Monday, November 11 and the City Landfill will remain open regular hours
(Laredo, Texas)-In observance of cultural practices and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries, students from George Washington Middle School researched el Día de los Muertos throughout the month of October. In addition to reading reading books about the holiday, students also watched documentary videos from Oaxaca, Mexico and Guatemala. Students were able to relate their learning experience to Coco, the popular
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained two passengers this weekend, on different occasions, with outstanding warrants for sex-related offenses against children. “CBP officers remain vigilant in intercepting travelers with outstanding warrants, particularly those involving sex-related offenses against children,” said Port Director Alberto
