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Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2015. The Webb County Sheriff’s administrative offices will also be closed but all other services will continue on their regular schedule. Webb County Offices will re-open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26,
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The Laredo Chamber of Commerce-Education Committee honored some of Laredo’s exceptional educators at their Annual School Bell Award Banquet held on May 19 at Texas A&M International University. This years recipient’s from the United Independent School District were: Maria Elena Dominguez, Killam Elementary; Carlos U. Ramirez, United Middle, and Ana Cristina
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2015 and continuing through Monday, May 25, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. RG Plumbing will be closing down one lane of the 700 block of Convent. The contractor will be installing a grease trap at a downtown restaurant. Motorists and pedestrians are
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In honor of all those men and women who have given their lives in defense of our freedom and who continue to serve our country, Webb County Commissioner Jaime Canales is hosting the 5th Annual Hero Salute Month Luncheon. This luncheon will serve as a commemoratory and thankful gesture to all
Courtesy Alex Meyer, On May 20, 2015, Kennedy-Zapata Elementary School held a special ceremony to welcome 43 students (in grades 3-5), into the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS). Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina led the students through an induction pledge as proud parents and school staff looked on. The National Elementary Honor Society is
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-United South High School senior Rudy Flores competed at the USA Power Lifting Mens Nationals meet on Sunday in San Antonio. He was crowned “National Champion” in his division with lifts of 821 lbs squat, 584 lbs bench press and 683 lbs deadlift for a winning total of 2,088 lbs. He has already
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)_Webb County is currently accepting Third Party Funding Applications for its 2015/2016 funding cycle until Friday, May 22, 2015. The application may be obtained online at: http://www.webbcountytx.gov/Forms/TPAAPP_New.pdf You can also pick up a copy at the Webb County Economic Development Office, 1200 Washington Street, Eastside Entrance, Laredo,
Courtesy TxDot, ‘Click It or Ticket’ enforcement runs May 18-May 31 AUSTIN, TEXAS –The Texas Department of Transportation reminds drivers that law enforcement officers across the state will be out in full force May 18-31 issuing tickets to drivers and passengers who are not wearing seat belts. Widely known as TxDOT’s annual “Click It or
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-With Memorial Day just around the corner, Cm. Vela and other patriotic-minded individuals in Laredo would like to invite the community to help prepare the Veterans’ Section of the City of Laredo Cemetery with a Clean-Up event, set for Saturday, May 23, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. “It is
Courtesy Steve Helm, LAREDO, Texas— Law enforcement officers from the Laredo area will gather at the Webb County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, May 19, for a press conference and the kickoff of their annual Flame of Hope Torch Run from Laredo to Arlington for the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games. The ceremony will start at
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