Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo for the past 24 years has welcomed Paisanos, Mexican citizens, returning home from cities throughout the U.S. and Canada, with a brief pause during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year will be no exception, the unique bi-national project available only in Laredo, Texas will

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, TX – A new mini-pitch installed in honor of Senator Judith Zaffirini was officially unveiled at the newly renamed Senator Judith Zaffirini Park (formerly Ochoa Park) in Laredo yesterday. The Senator Judith Zaffirini Mini-Pitch was funded by U.S. Soccer Foundation board member Carlos Zaffirini through the Audrey & Carlos Zaffirini Family

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, TX – The City of Laredo wishes to clarify the separation of the Animal Care Services Director employment. Deficiencies in employment performance were identified and discussed with the Director. Unfortunately, no improvements were made and none appeared imminent. The Director was placed on a 60-day administrative leave. City employment will end

Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College Esports player lands an internship with national Esports organizationWith the ongoing excitement and enthusiasm surrounding the Laredo College eSports teams, LC celebrates the news of Valorant captain Francisco Jaramillo to the National Junior College Athletic Association as their newest intern. Laredo College is proud of the continued success the LC

Courtesy Oscar Gomez, (Laredo, TX )- El Metro Transit to Observe Thanksgiving Day with Modified Services Schedule. In honor of Thanksgiving Day, El Metro Transit System would like to inform the public that there will be modifications to the services schedule on Thursday, November 23, 2023 El Metro Transit System will operate with the following

Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo announces the closure of all administrative offices in observance of the Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, 2023. All services will resume to normal operations hours on Monday, November 27, 2023. Certain operations and services will continue to be offered as

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo, District 5 Council Member Ruben Gutierrez, Jr. will host “Coffee with your Council Member”, a townhall meeting to sit down with constituents from new areas in District 5. This event will take place at Las Brisas Park, located at the intersection of International Boulevard and

Courtesy Gabriela Ceballos, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Engineering Department will begin the installation of speed tables along Prada Machin Dr in District 2. This project will begin Monday, November 20, 2023, and it is foreseen to take approximately 30 working days. The contractor for this project is Midas Contractors, LLC. The plan

Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo and District 5 Council Member, Ruben Gutierrez, Jr., celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Plaza, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. This plaza/trail honors all the brave men and women who fought for our country during the Vietnam War. “There were 28 soldiers from