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Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas— On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, the City of Laredo Solid Waste Department will be conducting a free Brush & Bulky Item Collection service throughout District 6. 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
Courtesy Jose E. Baeza, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo Utilities Department is advising residents of a regularly-scheduled water treatment chloramine disinfection taking place from August 17 through September 17, 2020. The City reminds the public that during this maintenance the water will remain safe for everyday use including drinking, cooking and bathing. Residents may identify
Courtesy Jose E Baeza, LAREDO, Texas—Beginning tonight, Friday, August 14, 2020, The No Border Wall Coalition will be creating their “Defund the Wall” mural this weekend. Street closures including Victoria Street between Juarez Avenue to Convent Avenue will begin tonight Friday, August 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. through latest Monday at 6:00 a.m.
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, (Laredo, TX) —El Metro’s public transportation service free-fare period will come to an end July 30, as the company announces it will resume fare collection on all services July 31. Earlier in the coronavirus pandemic, many transit agencies stopped collecting fares to reduce interactions between passengers and drivers. Now, El Metro will
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, Removes quarantine orders for Regent Care Center, Las Alturas LAREDO, Texas—The Local Health Authority, Dr. Victor Treviño, has issued a quarantine order for the Rio Detention Center. The Health Authority has also removed the quarantine orders for both Regent Care Center and Las Alturas Nursing and Traditional Care.
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—Due to the ongoing boil water notice (BWN) issues for residents in the state Highway 359 Corridor in Webb County, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will be providing a bottled water distribution for affected residents only. The distribution will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—Out of an abundance of caution during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for the protection of both employees and customers, the City of Laredo Building Development Services Department and the City of Laredo Planning and Zoning Department will limit in-person service starting today, Monday, July 13, 2020 as follows: Customers may continue
City Council Approves New Homestead Exemption LAREDO, Texas—The City Council approved a Homestead Exemption of $30,000 of the appraised value for property owners who qualify for disability insurance benefits under Federal Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Act. Qualified persons will save approximately $190.20 in taxes based on the current tax rate. The exemption will
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—In an effort to maintain water quality during this time when few businesses are open (and less water is being used/circulated), the City of Laredo Utilities Department will begin flushing water lines in the downtown area by Iturbide St, Farragut St and the El Azteca Neighborhood. This may result in low
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo Tax Office is issuing the following important reminders: ** Delinquent Taxes for Tax Year 2019 ** June 30th – Last day to pay delinquent taxes for tax year 2019 in order to avoid attorney fees. This serves as a notification to all taxpayers who owe 2019 delinquent
