SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
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 Charlotte Larecy, Funding Will Immediately Help Hospitals and other Health Care Providers on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announces $2,089,066,452 for 24,307 health care providers in Texas. This funding, awarded through the CARES Act, will be used to help hospitals pay for the incurred costs of combating
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—In light of the coronavirus pandemic, and as part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the spread of the COVID-19, the City of Laredo Tax/Utilities Customer Service Department, located at Laredo City Hall on 1110 Houston St., will temporarily transition to online and phone services only effective Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—As a preventative measure during COVID-19, the City of Laredo Municipal Court is encouraging the public to participate through virtual court proceedings using Zoom. Previously, Judge Jesus “Chuy” Dominguez had ordered all non-essential court settings between March 16 to April 2, 2020, to be rescheduled to a future date. Cases were
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