Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In July, Webb County Commissioners approved a temporary change of hours for the summer for all Webb County departments. Beginning Friday, September 30, 2016, operating hours for Webb County will revert back to Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note that Elected Official hours may differ from those of

Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office secured a guilty plea in its case against Abraham Mendoza and Jesus Alejandro Calderon during Operation” River Ratz,” initiated by the Laredo Police Department Narcotics Division in late 2015. On September 13, 2016, Abraham A.B. Mendoza, 23, (identified by law enforcement as one of the leaders of

Courtesy Yanira Deleon,  (Laredo, Texas)-Isidro “Chilo” Alaniz, District Attorney for Webb and Zapata County in South Texas was selected to receive the Administrators Award for Public Service by the Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the DEA’s Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The Administrator’s Award for Significant Contributions to Drug Law Enforcement is

Courtesy Yanira Deleon, The District Attorney’s Office secured a guilty plea in its case against Victor Manuel Almanza-Alvarado Jr., for killing his father two years ago. On October 25, 2014, Laredo police officers responded to a call at approximately 9:00 p.m. to the 1500 block of Mier St. for a possible auto pedestrian. Upon arrival,

(Laredo, Texas)-Friends of LaredoBuzz.Com that include Justice of the Peace Ramiro Veliz Jr., Laredo Community College Trustee Jackie L. Ramos, Former Associate Municipal Court Judge Juan Caballero, The Webb County Sheriff’s Department, Cricket Communications,  and Commissioner Elect Pct.1 Jesse Gonzalez gathered once again to help give children of South Laredo a boost with school supplies.

Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-Alma Cantu, the wife of Fernando Ruben Ugarte, has been arrested for hindering apprehension during her husband’s trial. On August 10, 2016, Fernando Ruben Ugarte was found guilty for unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a controlled substance following a three-day jury trial. After the

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Webb County Commissioner Jaime Canales would like to take this opportunity to invite everyone who participated in the 6th annual “Wild About Academics” summer camps to a big “THANK YOU” awards ceremony.             The summer camps were held during the summer at different locations in precinct 4 and included seven weeks

Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office reports the guilty verdict for Fernando Ruben Ugarte, 34, for unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a controlled substance and a not guilty ruling for discharge of a firearm following a three-day jury trial. On July 17, 2014, the Laredo Police

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD is currently hosting a uniform voucher drive for parents in need of school uniforms for their children. The event will continue from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday August 1 and Tuesday 2 at the Student Activity Complex (rooms 1 and 2) located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane.