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Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo is providing an update regarding a health care worker at a local nursing home. The health care worker in question first tested negative during routine testing of workers on May 20. The worker had been sent home for a low-grade fever and was quarantined and returned to
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—On July 6, 2020, the City of Laredo Utilities Department will begin disconnecting for past due balances on utility accounts that were temporarily halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Late fees will also begin to incur on past due balances starting July 1, 2020. The Department is aware of the financial
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—A Call for Artists has been issued seeking creative submittals from any and all interested artists or art groups willing to work with the City of Laredo for a new permanent art installation at North Central Park along Manadas Creek. The Environment-Conscious Permanent Public Art Installation information for interested artists and
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City Manager’s Office of the City of Laredo launched a dedicated Facebook page this week in an effort to create a space that can showcase key projects and services, as well as provide information quickly and clearly. The recent appointments of both Assistant City Managers not only completes the city’s
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz and City Manager Robert A. Eads have issued the following statement today regarding the recent protests at City Hall: The City of Laredo firmly believes in the right to peacefully assemble and have your voice heard. The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and the death
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LW-CAMPO), in partnership with the City of Laredo Planning Department, is working on an Active Transportation Plan for the region (LW-CAMPO is made up of City Council members, County Commissioners, and a TxDOT official). A survey was created to gather input from
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed the 19th death in Laredo related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the family and want them to know that our counselors, as well as our support, are available. A man in 60s, with underlying
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo Health Department will increase COVID-19 testing capacity in the Laredo community. In order to increase testing for the virus that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the community level, the health department will be setting up mobile COVID-19 testing sites, further providing accessible testing at parks and recreation
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed the 18th death in Laredo related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the family and want them to know that our counselors, as well as our support, are available. A woman in her 80s, with
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—Laredo Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Erik Landin retired Friday from the City of Laredo after 30 years of service in the fire department, 12 of which he served fire chief. Landin was born in Virginia and raised in Laredo. He was appointed as emergency management coordinator for the
