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News from August 2023

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Laredo Times area weekly mass times

By Laredo Times | Aug 26, 2023

The following parishes in the Laredo Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Cruz mocks opponent's sparse crowd turnout: 'Six people showed up in San Antonio'

By Laredo Times Report | Aug 24, 2023

In the run-up to the 2024 Senate race in Texas, Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican, took a swipe at his Democratic opponent, Rep. Colin Allred, highlighting the meager attendance at a recent campaign event, Fox News reported. Allred asserted that enthusiastic crowds in Bexar County, the state's fourth-most populous county, are eagerly prepared to rally behind his candidacy.

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Kleberg County attorney switches to Republican Party, embraces Republican Party's law and order stance

By Ashley Haley | Aug 23, 2023

Kleberg County attorney Kira Talip Sanchez generated attention by switching to the Republican Party on Aug. 19, a decision that unfolded during a prominent event organized by the Hispanic Republicans of Texas PAC. This move is seen as an alignment with the party's stance on law and order, especially in light of the ongoing southern border matters, a press release reported.

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Rep. Cuellar Announces $963,000 in Congressionally Directed Funding for Texas A&M International University’s STEM Connector Project with Laredo College

By Laredo Times Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 15, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $963,000 in Congressionally directed funding for Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) STEM Connector Project with Laredo College. The funds will be used to create a graduate certificate in Systems Engineering at TAMIU, develop a coordinated engineering curriculum at TAMIU and Laredo College, purchase high-performing computers and other computer lab hardware, and hire engineering lab staff.

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TxDOT and law enforcement announce efforts to combat drunk driving ahead of Labor Day, new law holds offenders accountable for child support

By Ashley Haley | Aug 21, 2023

The Texas Department of Transportation and law enforcement intensify their fight against drunk driving as Labor Day approaches, coinciding with an extended enforcement period from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4, while a new law set to take effect on Sept. 1 aims to hold accountable those convicted of intoxication manslaughter for the deaths of parents with young children.

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3 schools across Jim Hogg County welcome 1,078 students in 2021-2022 school year

By Laredo Times | Aug 20, 2023

Jim Hogg County was ranked 196th in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Laredo Times area weekly mass times

By Laredo Times | Aug 19, 2023

The following parishes in the Laredo Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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6 schools across Zapata County welcome 3,287 students in 2021-2022 school year

By Laredo Times | Aug 19, 2023

Zapata County was ranked 127th in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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How many students were enrolled in Webb County schools in the 2021-2022 school year?

By Laredo Times | Aug 17, 2023

Webb County was ranked 21st in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Rep. Cuellar Announces $500,000 in Congressionally Directed Funding for the McMullen County Fairgrounds

By Laredo Times Report | Aug 14, 2023

On August 11, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $500,000 in Congressionally directed funding for the McMullen County fairgrounds. The funds will be used to renovate the fairgrounds with improved lighting for parking and arena areas, an upgraded livestock show animal barn, and a new pavilion.

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Laredo Times area weekly mass times

By Laredo Times | Aug 12, 2023

The following parishes in the Laredo Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Zapata County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 5

By Laredo Times | Aug 12, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Zapata County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Webb County in week ending Aug. 5?

By Laredo Times | Aug 11, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Webb County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jim Hogg County in week ending Aug. 5?

By Laredo Times | Aug 10, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jim Hogg County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Zapata County in week ending Aug. 5

By Laredo Times | Aug 9, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Zapata County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Zapata County in week ending Aug. 5?

By Laredo Times | Aug 8, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Zapata County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Webb County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 5

By Laredo Times | Aug 8, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Webb County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Zapata County in week ending Aug. 5

By Laredo Times | Aug 7, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Zapata County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Webb County in week ending Aug. 5?

By Laredo Times | Aug 7, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Webb County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Webb County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 5

By Laredo Times | Aug 6, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Webb County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.