Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo will conduct its third water distribution on Saturday, October 12, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM at various designated locations across the city listed below. This is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to ensure the health and safety of all residents during the current boil

Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo has declared a local state of disaster in response to a citywide Boil Water Notice (BWN) issued on October 10, 2024, following the detection of E. coli in the public water system. This declaration, effective from 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, to 12:00 p.m.

Courtesy Andres Garcia, Laredo, Texas – Laredo Health announces the recent acquisition of the most updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines, a critical advancement in our ongoing commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of the Laredo community. The updated vaccines have been developed based on the latest research and advancements in the fight against COVID-19, focused

Courtesy Andres Garcia, Laredo, Texas – Laredo Health announces the recent acquisition of the most updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines, a critical advancement in our ongoing commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of the Laredo community. The updated vaccines have been developed based on the latest research and advancements in the fight against COVID-19, focused

Courtesy Eliseo Ceja, LAREDO, Texas – A public health emergency preparedness exercise will host free medical services to the community. Operation Border Health Preparedness (OBHP), formerly known as Operation Lone Star (OLS), is an annual tradition that brings free healthcare services to the residents of South Texas. All are welcome to this event; no proof

Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo has been monitoring the National Weather Service notices of extreme weather conditions for our area. An excessive heat warning is in effect until 7:00 PM. Laredo’s region will be experiencing dangerous hot conditions with the highest temperatures possible registering above 108°F with a heat index

Courtesy Eliseo Ceja, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo Public Health Department, a prominent advocate for public health and disease prevention, is thrilled to unveil its pioneering Syphilis Awareness and Prevention Campaign. This comprehensive community-driven initiative aims to raise awareness, promote safe sexual practices, and provide essential information to combat the spread of sexually

Courtesy Eliseo Ceja, Laredo, Texas – On April 10, 2023, President Joe Biden signed the end of the COVID-19 national emergency into law. The public health emergency is set to expire on May 11, 2023. While the emergency granted flexibility, we believe that the end of the emergency is a testament to the hard work

The City of Laredo Hosts Overdose: One Word. Many Lives. Campaign Event Courtesy Eliseo Ceja,  Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo and the Laredo Health Department will host a Mass Narcan event today April 5th at the Laredo Fire Department Administrative Building, located at 616 E.   The event will take place at 10 a.m. The event is