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Saturday, March 7, 2026

For the Best Selection of Liquor in South Laredo Visit Big Jim’s Discount Liquor Store

(Laredo, Texas)- Big Jim’s Discount Liquor has been a main stay in the local liquor industry for years counting on two locations to serve the South Laredo area. Big Jim’s has the lowest possible prices available with a huge selection of liquor and ready to drink cocktails that are perfect for this Spring Break season.

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Suspect Captured at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office reports that Victor Hugo Barajas-Padilla who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for Indecency with a Child Sexual Contact, a Second-Degree felony has been captured. The warrant was issued almost ten years ago, on April 19, 2016 when Barajas-Padilla absconded from the 406th District Court of

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Big Jim’s Discount Liquor is Fully Stocked with All Your Favorite Liquor for Spring Break

Courtesy Joe Martinez, (Laredo, Texas)- The Big Jim’s Discount Liquor Stores in South Laredo are fully stocked with all your favorite liquor, beer, and ready to drink cocktails for your spring break getaways. If you are near Guadalupe Street stop by the Big Jim’s location at 2304 Guadalupe across the street from McDonalds if you

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo Delegation Advocates for Federal Support During Last Day in Washington, D.C.

Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo delegation continued its federal advocacy efforts in the nation’s capital, engaging in strategic meetings with federal agencies and international partners to advance economic development, workforce opportunities, environmental restoration, trade facilitation, and support for local industries that directly impact the Laredo community. Led by Mayor Dr.

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo Delegation Advocates for Federal Support During Day One in Washington, D.C.

Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo delegation began its federal legislative meetings Monday, March 2, 2026 in the nation’s capital, engaging with congressional offices and federal agencies to advance priorities that directly impact the local community, including infrastructure, trade, workforce development, innovation, and public health. Each year, the City of Laredo

Laredo College Updates

Laredo College Partners with TAMUK, Other Regional Colleges for Javelina Engineering Academies

Courtesy Joana Santillana, Laredo, Tx- Citing reasons such as clarity, alignment and shared responsibility to aspiring young engineers in the region, Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) agreed to partnerships with Laredo College, Coastal Bend College and Victoria College that would establish Javelina Engineering Academies (JEA) at their respective colleges during a Memorandum of Understanding signing this

STATE NEWS

Customs and Border Patrol Officers Seize Significant Cache of Weapons, Magazines at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers conducting outbound operations at Laredo Port of Entry recently seized a significant quantity of weapons and magazines. “Significant outbound weapons seizures, like the one realized by our officers at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge, reflect the relentless dedication of our officers to

Laredo College Updates

Laredo College New Art Exhibit Explores Innovation and Creative Boundaries

Courtesy Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-Creativity takes center stage this spring as the Laredo College “Out of the Box” art exhibition invites audiences to experience art by 10 South Texas artists that push boundaries, challenges convention and celebrates the spirit of experimentation. The exhibition will be on display through March 20 at the Martha Fenstermaker Memorial

STATE NEWS

CBP officers seize over $602K in methamphetamine at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine that totaled over $602,000. “This methamphetamine seizure at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge demonstrates the keen instincts and outstanding targeting abilities of our officers,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Their commitment

Laredo College Updates

LC Fiber Optic Technician Program begins this fall, ready to connect South Texas

Courtesy Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-With a stellar record of job placement and forward-thinking workforce training, the Laredo College Continuing Education Department is adding the Fiber Optic Technician Training Program to its offerings. Now, students will have the opportunity to step toward a career that will connect more communities to the world wide web faster than

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo Invites Community Participation in 2026 District Needs Assessment

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Community Development Department is inviting residents to participate in the 2026 District Needs Assessment, an important community survey designed to gather public input on housing, neighborhood improvements, and community development priorities across Laredo. The assessment plays a vital role in helping the City better understand

STATE NEWS

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol to temporarily halt vehicular traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge to host International Bridge Ceremony on Feb. 21

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Laredo Port of Entry would like to advise the traveling public of the temporary halt in vehicular traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge the morning of Saturday, Feb. 21 to host the International Bridge Ceremony, known as the Abrazo Ceremony. “The Juarez-Lincoln Bridge will host