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Road Closure for Dove Ave. Roadway Improvements

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Construction of storm system improvements (McAllen, Texas)-As the City of McAllen moves forward with the Dove Avenue Roadway Improvements project, storm infrastructure construction will cause a road closure along Bentsen Road. Contractor Go Underground will be working on the installation of storm water infrastructures, the construction of these improvements will be causing

Rep. Cuellar Announces $1,399,532 in Federal Funding for Texas A&M International University

Courtesy Jose Sanz, Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,399,532 in federal funding for Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). $1,199,532 will be used for TAMIU’s Preparing STEM Majors as Outstanding Certified Secondary Mathematics Teachers for South Texas program, and $200,000 will be used for TAMIU’s Track 1 Project. Both awards were provided

Rep. Cuellar Announces $1,000,000 Federal Earmark for the Renovation of the Zapata County 4-H Rodeo Arena

Courtesy Jose Sanz, Zapata, TX –, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced a $1,000,000 federal earmark for the renovation of the Zapata County 4-H rodeo arena. The funds will be used to construct an all-weather roping arena roof, bleachers, and restroom facilities. Currently, the lack of shaded cover and limited resources significantly restrict the arena’s

Rep. Cuellar Announces August District Tour

Courtesy Jose Sanz, Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced his August District Tour. Throughout the month of August, Congressman Cuellar will be participating in community events, announcing federal grants and earmark funding awards, meeting with state and local stakeholders, and more throughout the 28th Congressional District of Texas. “This August, I will

McAllen Named as One of Top Seven Great Places to Live in Texas

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Listed along with Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio and Waco, each for its own unique characteristics (Mcallen, Texas)- McAllen is once again being recognized as a great place; this time, as one of the top seven great places to live in Texas, according to an article on Kiplinger.com, a personal

Laredo College’s new police chief is sworn in

Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College’s new police chief is sworn in Native Laredoan, husband, father, and decorated war veteran are just a few words to describe Laredo College’s new Chief of Police, Jose Hernandez. Taking his oath of office in front of a room filled with family, friends, and law enforcement colleagues, Hernandez joins

The City of Laredo Welcomes New Finance Director

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas – The Laredo City Manager, Mr. Joe Neeb, has appointed Mr. Mark DeMay, as the new Finance Director for the City of Laredo. During Monday’s council meeting, Mr. Neeb presented the new director before the council. Mr. DeMay brings over a decade of experience from the private sector and another

August Proclaimed as Overdose Awareness Month in Laredo

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo in conjunction with Webb County have proclaimed August as Overdose Awareness Month. The proclamation ceremony took place today at the Laredo Fire Department Administration Building.  In partnership with organizations such as Myke’s Purpose, SCAN, and Pillar Strong, the City will raise awareness of overdose, reduce

CBP officers seize nearly 61 pounds of dimethyltryptamine (DMT) at Gateway to the Americas Bridge

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized 61 pounds of the psychedelic controlled substance dimethyltryptamine (DMT) in a single enforcement action. “Our frontline CBP officers utilized their training and experience in interviewing passengers and that paid off with this unusual seizure of DMT,” said Port

Laredo CBP officers apprehend man wanted on indecency with a child warrant at Gateway to the Americas Bridge

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – As U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers continue to process heavy summer traffic, they encountered a man wanted on a felony warrant for an alleged sex crime against a child. “Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain their vigilance and successfully apprehended a man wanted in the local

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