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Government and Politics

Make the City of Your Dreams or Yo, The City is Mine

By Viviana Frank | May 15, 2017

We are all responsible for the city we have

Feds probe City’s, County’s dealings with Dannenbaum Engineering

Joaquin Castro’s Call to Action: stand up to Trump and Cruz

Laredoans gather for Rally at the Border

City addresses insurance compliance of contractors; killing the messenger not an invitation for public participation

Government and Politics

Leticia Martinez Mendoza announces candidacy for Webb County Court at Law 1 Judge

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | November 29, 2025

Leticia Martinez Mendoza, Associate Judge for the Webb County Courts at Law, is in the run for Webb County Court at Law 1 Judge, a seat vacated by the retirement of Judge Hugo Martinez.

Government and Politics

Jerry Garza, C.Y. Benavides announce candidacy  for Webb County Judge; unannounced third candidate has proliferated countyscape with signs

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | November 29, 2025

Fourth candidate expected to announce soon

Government and Politics

A COMPENDIUM
OF PUNTOS DE VISTA

By LareDOS | November 10, 2025

EL MURO – THE WALL

Government and Politics

Ramon Chavez appointed new Assistant City Manager

By Admin | January 8, 2025

CM Neeb: Chavez’s extensive experience brings a wealth of leadership, technical expertise

Government and Politics

City of Laredo, nation’s largest inland port, hires consultant to address recurring third-world water supply and frequent boil water notices

By LareDOS Staff | October 25, 2024

Pishkur replaces swiftly dispatched former interim Utilities Department director

Government and Politics

Protracted District II election contest over; Council member Rangel sworn in

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | February 8, 2024

Addresses on employment, bank, Appraisal District records, and TDLs key to proving fraud and illegal voting in District II

Government and Politics

La Gordiloca Goes to Court

By Jason Buch | January 19, 2024

An unconventional citizen journalist stands up for free speech by suing the Laredo public officials who had her arrested.

Government and Politics

Lawyers urge State Bar of Texas to suspend and disbar attorney Cindy Powell after guilty plea in Georgia election tampering case

By LareDOS Staff | November 7, 2023

Plea: That she and co-conspirators intentionally and egregiously worked to undermine results in Georgia election by illegally manipulating Dominion’s voting machines, illegally accessing and stealing Dominion’s property and data, and violating voter confidentiality

Government and Politics

Neeb names José A. Valdez Jr. Assistant City Manager

By LareDOS Staff | August 15, 2023

Valdez to continue in dual role until City Secretary position is filled

Government and Politics

In Piedras Negras, a nun prays for migrants as smugglers benefit from Texas’ border buoys

By LareDOS Staff | August 9, 2023

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