Courtesy Yanira Deleon, The District Attorney’s Office has secured a guilty plea in its case against Genaro Efren Uribe, 34, for sexually abusing a relative under 14 years of age. The case came to light on November 11, 2016, when the victim out cried to her mother stating that a male relative, Genaro Uribe, had

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 1, 2018.  The holiday closure includes the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department Administrative Offices will also be closed.  All emergency services will

Courtesy Yanira Deleon,  The District Attorney’s Office reports that Efrain Leonel Hernandez was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 45 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 assault

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Newly appointed Tax Assessor Collector Norma C. Farabough is sworn in by 49th District Court Judge Joe Lopez.  Farabough was appointed to her position Monday by Webb County Commissioners.  She officially starts her duties on Monday.    

Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Office of the District Attorney reports a guilty verdict for Mario Alberto Martinez, 21, who was charged with murder for killing a homeless man.  The case came to light on October 25, 2016, when the victim’s girlfriend waived down a Laredo Police Department officer and informed him about the assault.

Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office secured a guilty plea in its case against Vicente Lozano Reyes, 40, who was linked to an auto-theft ring. On December 23, 2015, the Laredo Police Department Communication Division received a call from a man stating to police that his vehicle was stolen at his place of

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of the Columbus Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, October 9, 2017.  The holiday closure includes the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department Administrative Offices will also be closed.  All emergency services will be available. Webb County Offices will

(Laredo, Texas)The Webb County District Attorney’s Office reports that simultaneous raids occurred at two eight-liner establishments in connection to illegal gambling operations. The investigation spanned several months and developed into a multi-agency task force that targeted approximately 11 subjects involved in the illegal gambling operation. Laredo Police Department Narcotics/Vice Unit led the operation with the

Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office has secured a guilty plea in its case against Enrique Rico Jr. for his role as the getaway driver in a robbery case. On June 3, 2014, Laredo Police Department Communication Center received a call from a woman who stated someone had just robbed her place of