Laredo Times

Laredo mayor wants any canceled border wall money repurposed locally

By Bob Pepalis | Jan 6, 2021

The new presidential administration might cancel $1.375 billion in border wall contracts, but Laredo officials want to make sure any funds remain committed to local projects.

Mayor wants Laredo to benefit from federal presence, regardless of who wins November election

By Bob Pepalis | Sep 13, 2020

Whether or not a wall gets built, Mayor Peter Saenz wants the community to benefit from the almost certain presence of federal agencies in the city because of its location on the border with Mexico.

Governor suspends elective surgery in 75 Texas counties to ensure there's room for COVID-19 patients

By Bob Pepalis | Jul 17, 2020

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended elective surgeries for hospitals in 75 counties across 11 trauma service areas to make sure beds are available for COVID-19 patients as a surge in cases continues.