Snake season is in full swing around Webb County
April 19, 2021
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A Texas black-striped snake is pictured in this file photo.Rolf Nussbaumer/Getty Images/imageBROKER RFShow MoreShow Less
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“The other day I killed a couple that were about seven feet in length,” said Jose Dagoberto, who works at a ranch on the outskirts of Webb County in Bruni. “However, those are just the big ones, these snakes can be found anywhere now thanks to this weather.”
Snake sightings and especially rattlesnake sightings have grown all over the community as hot weather has settled in the area and the reptile and snake season began.
$394M allocated to Webb County area through American Rescue Plan
April 1, 2021
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Rep. Henry Cuellar, Laredo Economic Development Director Teclo Garcia and Mayor Pete Saenz attended the conference regarding the American Rescue Plan funds allocation, along with other county leaders at the TAMIU Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday.Christian Alejandro Ocampo /Laredo Morning Times
During a conference hosted by Rep. Henry Cuellar, leaders in the region gathered to discuss the current situation regarding the pandemic and also to receive millions in funding through American Rescue Plan allocations.
According to Cuellar, millions will be allocated to local school districts, Webb County, Laredo, El Cenizo and Rio Bravo. According to the U.S. Department of Treasury, there will be guidelines detailed and relayed to recipients regarding the use of funds and its deadline.
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Electricity returns to El Cenizo, parts of Rio Bravo as struggles remain
Feb. 19, 2021
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Rio Bravo food donations are prepared for those in need.Courtesy /City of Rio BravoShow MoreShow Less
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Former El Cenizo City Commissioner Maximiliano Zapata provides a food donation to a local citizen.Courtesy /Maximiliano ZapataShow MoreShow Less
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Members of El Cenizo’s food distribution program are pictured.Courtesy /City of El CenizoShow MoreShow Less
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It was Day 4 for parts of El Cenizo and Rio Bravo as residents were finally able to see light once again in their homes.
“The moment it came back on it was just a rush of joy,” said local Ricardo Cruz. “I never will ever take for granted electricity and water ever again, as there are basic necessities that we use every day but rarely get to appreciate. Just taking a shower is a blessing.”
La Presa gets historical water dispenser
Jan. 19, 2021
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Webb County dignitaries and workers associated with La Presa Water Dispenser project gather for a photo Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the dispensary at La Presa Community Center.Danny Zaragoza, Staff Photographer / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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The La Presa water dispenser is seen as the ribbon cutting ceremony concludes on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at the La Presa Community Center.Danny Zaragoza / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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History was made last week for the small community of La Presa in southern Webb County as the first water dispenser in the area was opened.