It was closing time for local bars and clubs this past weekend after the Laredo-Webb County area exceeded a 15 percent hospitalization rate for seven days.
Being a parent during the pandemic comes with just as many challenges as being a kid, and especially for those parents who are also working from home, too.
According to officials in Washington, U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico are expected to remain closed to non-essential travel until December 21st at the earliest, with the current restrictions expiring on Saturday.
A group of bipartisan lawmakers sent a letter to the TEA asking them to do away with the test or at least not use student scores to rate campuses or districts.
Governor Abbott says he has no plans of shutting down or implementing any new restrictions and spoke about the antibody therapy drug will help prevent hospitalizations and reduce the strain on the state’s healthcare system.
A lot of people assume border cities are filled with crime and danger, but the reality is that here in Laredo, the law enforcement presence is massive.
Emiliano and Regina are one of thousands who sit in a computer screen for many hours at a time, and for them the Thanksgiving break is a sigh of relief.
Those who have been using steak plate sales as a way to make money during these uncertain times are in luck after a city council meeting passes a movement in their favor.
Chief Trevino says despite the pandemic, the department has many things to be thankful for, including their officers who have been able to adapt to the pandemic to keep the community safe.
If you are planning to host a Thanksgiving dinner, health experts recommend that guests get tested for the virus beforehand, avoid social interaction, and wear a facemask at all times.
The official said that due to the high number of COVID cases, they presume that the restriction on non-essential travel will continue past the upcoming deadline.
According to UISD Communication Manager, Rocio Moore, last week, the district had 42 employees that tested positive for the virus along with 11 students.