WEBB COUNTY NEWS
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office reports that the 341st District Court Grand Jury returned a true bill for Border Patrol Agent Juan David Ortiz. Ortiz was indicted on one count of capital murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, unlawful restraint and evading arrest or detention for fatally shooting Melissa Ramirez, Claudine
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office reports the indictment for Carlos Romo by the111th District Court for continuous sexual abuse of a child, indecency with a child and possession of child pornography. On Saturday, December 2, 2017, the Laredo Police Department Communications Division received a call from a woman wanting to file a
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Excitement was in the air today as Webb County Commissioners were presented a final master plan design for the proposed Webb County Fairgrounds. The presentation was made by Hanson Professional Services. Also on hand for the presentation were fairground planners and architects Bullocksmith Consultants and Gilpin Engineering Company. Community organizations and
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, In observance of Thanksgiving, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Thursday, November 22th and Friday, November 23rd, 2018. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department administrative offices will also be closed. All emergency services will be available. Webb County residents wishing to conduct business with county departments on
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office reports that Justin Jerman Hernandez was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 10 years for brutally beating Hector Benavides Sr. outside of the Rumor’s Country Bar parking lot. On November 15, 2015, shortly after midnight, the Laredo Police Department Communication Division received a call about an
Courtesy Marah Mendez, (Laredo, Texas)-Yesterday we received Jamie Canales’ letter of resignation and a few hours later we discovered he and Jonny Amaya pled guilty to public corruption charges. Most, if not all, elected positions have a certain level of power. While many candidates focus a lot of time, money, and energy trying to win
Courtesy Marah Mendez, Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina has released the following statement concerning Commissioner Jaime Canales immediate resignation “I am in receipt of Commissioner Jaime Canales’ letter of resignation. Commissioner Canales has decided to step down as Commissioner for Precinct 4 effective immediately. I will appoint Commissioner-Elect Cindy Liendo to take office immediately to
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-The Webb County Elections Office will have extended hours on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. The office will remain open until 8 p.m. giving those who have not been able to register to sign up or to make any changes to their records. For additional information please call 523-4050.
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Webb County Commissioners have announced the appointment of Nathan Bratton as the Director of the Webb County Civil Legal Division Director. Bratton, a former first assistant county attorney, assistant city attorney and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) director was the director of the City of Laredo Planning Department and started his new
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, The Office of the District Attorney reports a guilty verdict for Kayro Moreno, 48, who was charged with continuous sexual abuse of his girlfriend’s daughter. The case came to light on August 17, 2013, when the victim out cried to her relatives stating that her mother’s boyfriend, Kayro Moreno, had sexually assaulted
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