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City of Laredo and Utilities Department Introduce a New 2.5 MG Elevated Storage Tank

Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo and the Utilities Department are proud to introduce a new 2.5 million gallons (MG) elevated storage tank. The storage tank is located at 106 Calma Dr. in the San Isidro Subdivision, east of United High School. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the

City of Laredo Proclaims Dump the Pump Day and Introduces First Hybrid-Diesel Bus

Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo is proud to proclaim June 17th as “Dump the Pump Day.” The proclamation was signed by Mayor Pete Saenz. A proclamation and unveiling ceremony for a sustainable transportation line, hosted by District 7 Councilmember, Vanessa Perez, and El Metro Transit, took place at City Hall

City of Laredo Proclaims June as PRIDE Month

Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas – A historic moment for the City of Laredo, Council Members joined to proclaim the month of June as ‘PRIDE Month’. This is a historical milestone in Laredo, as this month will celebrate diversity, unity, acceptance, tolerance, and understanding and inclusivity in honor of those in the LGBTQIA+ community. The proclamation took

9-1-1 and LPD to Provide School Supply Giveaway Drive-thru Event

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – The 9-1-1 Regional Administration, in conjunction with Laredo Police Department, are currently coordinating the School Supply Giveaway Drive-Thru Event. Registration is now available until Friday, June 11, 2021, at the Laredo Police Department’s main lobby, open from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The organizers offered this event yearly, but

City of Laredo Responds to Concerns Regarding Fire Department’s Hiring Process

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – During Monday’s council meeting, an item on the agenda was presented to be discussed during executive session regarding the findings on an internal investigation of the hiring process of entry level candidates within the Fire Department. In response to the written allegations submitted to management and elected officials on the Fire

Laredo City Council Presents Various Recognitions to Distinguished Laredoans

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, TEXAS – On Monday, June 7, 2021, the City of Laredo Mayor, Pete Saenz, Members of Council, and City Management were honored to recognize one important individual and two groups in our community during yesterday’s Council Meeting. First, Chef Jesse Kuykendall was presented with the key to the city. A Laredo native,

Free Brush & Bulky Item Collection Service Will Take Place in District 2

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas— On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, the City of Laredo Solid Waste Department will be conducting a free Brush & Bulky Item Collection Service throughout District 2. All unwanted accumulations should be placed out for pickup no later than 7:00 a.m. Customers must place all bulky items at least 10 feet

District 7 and El Metro Transit Introduce Green Ranch Circulator

Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo, El Metro Transit, and Council Member for District 7, Vanessa Perez, are proud to introduce the new C2 Green Ranch Circulator. The C2 Green Ranch Circulator will bring public transportation services and connectivity to residents and workers in areas including Green Ranch, Deer Creek, La Bota,

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