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Man Sentenced to 40 years for Two Robberies

Courtesy Yanira Deleon,  (Laredo, Texas)The District Attorney’s Office has secured a guilty plea in its case against Nicolas Garcia, 28, in connection to two robberies he committed. On September 3, 2018, the Laredo Police Department Communication Division received a call of a robbery that had just occurred outside of the International Bank of Commerce located

McAllen Once Again Hosts Annual TX Festival & Events Association Conference 

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Local members invite all Rio Grande Valley and Texas area festivals and events to attend, participate and learn The City of McAllen is once again proudly hosting this year’s Texas Festival & Events Association (TFEA) Annual Conference, which will be held from August 9-11, 2019 at the McAllen Convention Center.  With over

United Independent School District Hosts New Teacher Orientation

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, United Independent School District  (UISD),kicked off three days of new teacher orientation at the Alexander High School 9th  grade campus. Celia Taboada, Director of Staff Development, served as emcee to welcome 101 new teachers to the district.  Her introduction was followed by remarks from Roberto J. Santos, Superintendent of Schools, UISD Board

Mayor Pete Saenz Statement on El Paso Shooting

Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas — Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz issued the following statement after today’s shooting in the border city of El Paso, Texas: “Laredo joins the countless cities across our state today in expressing our deepest sympathies, support and prayers to the families of the victims of today’s senseless attack in El Paso.

Border Patrol Apprehends 12 Illegal Aliens, Recovers Stolen Vehicle

Courtesy Luis Aguilar Jr.  LAREDO, TEXAS – During a busy night, U.S. Border Patrol agents stationed at the Hebbronville Station apprehended 12 illegal aliens, seized a pick-up truck and recovered a stolen vehicle near Hebbronville, Texas in two separate incidents. The first event occurred late on July 29, when agents from the Hebbronville Station responded to

CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry Apprehend Man Wanted in Del Rio on Child Indecency Warrant

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this weekend apprehended a bus passenger wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for indecency with a child. “Our frontline officers maintain strict vigilance in support of our border security mission. By positively identifying

QR Fit Trail System to Launch at Four Parks Across Laredo

Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Health Department, in collaboration with City of Laredo Parks and Recreation Department, is excited to launch Laredo’s QR Fit Trail System.  QR Fit Trail is a FREE health technology system that places a personal trainer in the palm of your hands. Physical activity is important to

City of Laredo to Waive Garage Sale Permit Fees in Observance of National Garage Sale Day

Courtesy Karen Garza, LAREDO, Texas—In observance of National Garage Sale Day on August 10, 2019, City Council voted to waive garage sale permit fees for the weekend of August 9-11, 2019. No Permit is required for those who wish to have a garage sale only for the weekend of August 9-11, 2019. The garage sale

Laredo Actually Among Best Cities to Raise a Family in the United States

Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas – A recent report by Wallet Hub lists Laredo among the Best Cities to Raise a Family in the United States. Out the tens of thousands of cities in the United States, the study focused on only the 182 largest cities, in which Laredo placed 143rd. While the ranking may not be as

Rep. Cuellar Fights to Expand and Protect the Integrity of SNAP

Courtesy Leslie  Martinez, Congressman Helps to Address Hunger on College Campuses Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced an award of nearly $337,000 to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to improve the state agency’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipient fraud prevention, detection and investigation efforts. The funding comes through the Department of

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