Laredo teachers, elderly to get COVID-19 vaccine priority
Feb. 24, 2021
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Laredo College nursing staff and LVN students volunteer at a LC South Campus vaccine clinic. Laredo City Council voted on Tuesday for qualifying teachers and hard-to-reach elderly to be prioritized for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.Christian Alejandro Ocampo /
Laredo City Council on Monday voted to take on several initiatives in COVID-19 vaccinations, including prioritizing qualifying employees of schools, reaching out to the elderly and people without internet and considering the implementation of a waiting list.
And on Tuesday evening, the city announced that it had received 5,000 additional first doses of the vaccine from the state. The city will open its appointment system Wednesday at 1 p.m. only for those who are age 65 and older. The public can make an appointment online at vaccinatelaredo.com or by calling 3-1-1.
Cuellar, TAMIU discuss new CARES Act funds
Feb. 20, 2021
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Congressman Henry Cuellar discusses the future of the CARES Act and its impact on higher education, referencing TAMIU programs and student assistance.Christian Alejandro Ocampo / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Congressman Henry Cuellar, TAMIU Student Government Association President Mariana Rodriguez and TAMIU President Dr. Pablo Arenaz discuss the benefits of the CARES Act grants and its impact on students.Christian Alejandro OcampoShow MoreShow Less
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Early Friday morning, Rep. Henry Cuellar and TAMIU President Dr. Pablo Arenaz discussed new grant opportunities that are expected to benefit students in the coming months.
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Laredo Ethics Commission votes to pursue hearing against Blue Cross, former councilman
Feb. 11, 2021
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District VII councilman George J. Altgelt announced he will not run for re-election after finishing out his term in November 2020. Altgelt could have served nearly 10 years with re-election due to entering office mid-term, but he said six years is a fair amount of time to serve.Christian Alejandro Ocampo / Laredo Morning Times file
The Laredo Ethics Commission on Wednesday voted 3-1 to move forward with an evidentiary hearing to rule whether Blue Cross Blue Shield and former Councilmember George Altgelt violated the city’s ethics code.
El Cenizo, Rio Bravo partner to bring in vaccines
Feb. 3, 2021
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UISD had 50 of its school nurses spread throughout 15 campuses on Monday as part of a partnership with the City of Laredo to distribute COVID-19 vaccines.Christian Alejandro Ocampo / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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LISD police officers and volunteers overlook paperwork and work to keep the COVID-19 vaccine clinic working smoothly as patients arrive.Christian Alejandro OcampoShow MoreShow Less
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The cities of El Cenizo and Rio Bravo are about to make history with a significant partnership between both cities aiming to bring much-needed COVID-19 aid which has ravaged both cities.