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Cheapest premium gas in Zapata County reach $4.25 in week ending Mar. 21

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Zapata County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.


Alexis Martinez and Regina Rodriguez

Which former Laredo Metro area high school stars will compete on Saturday, March 28?

These former Laredo Metro area high school athletes are set to compete on Saturday, March 28.
Texas State Board Of Education Vice Chair Pam Little (2024)

3,290 students enrolled in Zapata County schools in 2024-25

Zapata County ranked 121st in student enrollment across Texas during the 2024-25 school year.
Alberto A. Flores, Director of the Laredo Port of Entry

CBP officers seize over $365,000 in narcotics at World Trade Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $365,000 in cocaine and heroin at Laredo’s World Trade Bridge on March 11. A Mexican national was arrested after a truck inspection uncovered multiple drug packages. Homeland Security Investigations is continuing its inquiry.

CBP officers seize more than $990,000 in methamphetamine at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $990,000 worth of methamphetamine at the Laredo Port of Entry. The drugs were found hidden in plastic buckets during an inspection at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge.


Alexis Martinez and Regina Rodriguez

Which ex-Laredo Metro area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, March 23?

These former Laredo Metro area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, March 23.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar Representing the 28th District of Texas

Rep. Henry Cuellar highlights South Texas appropriations work and local outreach

Rep. Henry Cuellar provided updates on his efforts for South Texas communities via social media posts dated March 20-21, covering both legislative initiatives and plans for direct constituent services outreach across multiple counties
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath (2024)

White students made up 0.6% of Webb County’s student body in the 2024-25 school year

In Webb County schools, 0.6% of students identified as white in the 2024-25 school year.