Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  On Wednesday, the U.S. Congress voted on final passage of the “Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act.”  The bi-partisan legislation was authored by Laredo congressman U. S. Representative Henry Cuellar and incoming Homeland Security Chair Michael McCaul (R-Tx). The legislation amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – Please join the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) for a Day of Remembrance; “Getting to Zero,” a special event to commemorate World AIDS Day. “AIDS continues to be a public health concern even though there have been great strides in AIDS treatment and management” said Dr. Hector F.

Courtesy  Timothy A. Franciscus-Timm, (Laredo, Tx)-The City of Laredo and the Laredo International Airport are proud to announce that Aeromexico Airlines will begin daily service from Laredo, Texas to Monterrey, Mexico beginning December 14, 2012.  The aircraft used for this daily service will be the Embraer 145, Regional Jet with a capacity of 50 passengers.  This

Courtesy Edward Millan, (Laredo, Tx)-This morning,  family and friends of Council Member elect Mr. Roque Vela, Jr. came to witness the swearing-in ceremony which was held on Friday November 16th at 10:00 am at City Council Chambers.   “ I’d like to thank the constituents of District V for electing me and look forward to working

Courtesy Eloy Vega, Work to be done at intersection of Convent Ave. and Hidalgo St. – Slow down and keep a watchful eye for work crews LAREDO – Effective Wednesday, October 31, 2012 between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., American Electric and Power (AEP) Texas personnel will be performing utility work at the intersection of

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)- Last Week District VI Council Member Charlie San Miguel hosted a check presentation and winner recognition ceremony from last month’s No Mud! No Glory! One Tough Mud’r! 5K Race.  The event was a fundraiser for the Laredo Veterans Coalition and Laredo Stepping Stone.  The ceremony got off to an emotional

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City of Laredo mayor and council members host Texas-sized soft opening for the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones, II signature design  (Laredo, TX )  Today, City of Laredo leaders officially opened the Robert Trent Jones, II signature design Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course, with a ceremonial

Courtesy Eloy Vega, Doctors Regional Cancer Treatment Center to celebrate 25th Anniversary  (Laredo, TX ) Mayor Raul G. Salinas joined other community leaders, physicians and cancer survivors  as Doctors Hospital of Laredo and the team at the Doctors Regional Cancer Treatment Center celebrated its 25th anniversary at a beautiful ceremony this morning.  Mayor Salinas presented