Laredo Times

City OK's payment plan to help Laredo residents get on track with utility bills

By Elle Johnson | Oct 1, 2020

A new COVID-19 Deferred Payment Plan has been established by the City of Laredo Utilities Department to help residents financially impacted by the pandemic.

South Texas Development Council to benefit from $400,000 in CARES Act funding

By Elle Johnson | Sep 16, 2020

The Economic Development Administration has released $7.2 million in CARES Act funding to 12 economic development agencies across Texas to provide assistance grants to small businesses to help them survive the COVID-19 pandemic, with the South Texas Development Council in Laredo receiving $400,000.

Cuellar helps South Texas Development Council secure $550,000 in federal COVID-19 aid

By Elle Johnson | Aug 31, 2020

South Texas Development Council has received $550,000 in federal funds from the Economic Development Administration's CARES Act Recovery Assistance program, which will help the STDC allocate Revolving Loan Funds to small businesses in that area.

Laredo residents face $1,000 fine for not covering faces in public

By Elle Johnson | Apr 17, 2020

The Laredo City Council passed a motion that requires residents to wear a face covering or mask or face a fine up to $1,000.

Trump administration announces $180 million contract for new border wall in Rio Grande Valley

By Elle Johnson | Mar 26, 2020

President Donald Trump's administration announced a contract in March for construction of a $180 million segment of border wall in the Rio Grande Valley, the newest step in fulfilling his campaign promise.