Laredo Times

Laredo receives nearly $150,000 to strengthen border protection

By Kimberly James | Oct 24, 2020

A combination of $296 million in state and federal funding will provide public safety improvements in Texas, including bullet resistant vests for police officers and programs to reduce violence in schools.

Cuellar announces $3 million in federal funding for two Texas colleges

By Kimberly James | Aug 26, 2020

Texas A&M International University has received $1.47 million and Laredo College has received $1.54 million in federal funding to help low income and first-generation college students with their educational needs.

Laredo approves mandatory stay at home order

By Kimberly James | Mar 29, 2020

The City of Laredo has approved a Stay Home - Work Safe order, shutting down most businesses in the city.

Border wall moves closer to becoming reality in Webb County

By Kimberly James | Mar 12, 2020

Border wall construction will soon be underway in Laredo.