Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Office of the District Attorney reports a guilty verdict for Fernando Cano-Garcia, 32, who was charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child under 14 years of age for molesting his 11-year old niece. The case came to light on October 16, 2014 when the victim, Catalina, out cried to

Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Good news for area veterans. Starting Monday, October 17, 2016 the Veterans Affairs Office of Webb County will start receiving calls for appointments for its Veterans Transportation Program. To resume operations, appointments will only be taken for those veterans needing transportation for dialysis or to the VA Medical Clinic. Appointments will be

Courtesy Larrry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of the Columbus Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, October 10, 2016. 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

Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Office of the District Attorney reports a guilty verdict for Mario Alberto Rodriguez Jr. for driving while intoxicated. On April 5, 2014, a Laredo Police Department Officer was working a D.W.I. detail when she noticed a black in color Dodge Ram pickup disregard a red light on the intersection of

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