Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas—Starting on Wednesday, November 4 until Friday, November 6, there will be a temporary street closure at the intersection of McPherson Road and E Hillside Road from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., approximately, during all three days. Phase #3 of the Traffic Control Plan will begin, which is to fix and

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas— On October 19, 2020, Council approved the proposal of Aviation Facilities Company Management and American Triple I Partners to develop 75 acres of land at the Laredo International Airport. This new development will focus on building an aeronautical cargo complex facility. From the several parcels, some are vacant, others are

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas— On Friday, October 23, 2020, the City of Laredo and District 5 Council Member Nelly Vielma held a press conference to announce the new Jovita Idar “El Progreso” Park, formerly known as Bartlett Park, located at 6002 Thomas Avenue. Mayor Pete Saenz, District 3 Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III, and

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas— On Monday, October 19, City Council amended the City of Laredo’s Emergency Order. Effective immediately, all vehicle parades anticipated to gather more than 20 vehicles, or whose procession requires right-of-way and exemption of traffic laws, will require a city permit. There must be a “Designated Host” who is responsible for

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas— On Friday, October 16, 2020, the City of Laredo and DN Tanks Inc. conducted a groundbreaking ceremony on New Lyon St. Water Storage Tank. The current tank was first built in the late 1970’s and will now undergo a much needed re-construction. The Lyon Street Booster Pump Station and Ground