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Southern Webb County leaders express concern over Gov. Abbott s order
March 7, 2021
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ARCHIVO El Gobernador de Texas, Gregg Abbott se ajusta su máscara facial después de hablar en público el 16 de junio de 2020. El 2 de julio, Abbott ordenó el uso de máscaras faciales en público en la mayor parte del estado.Ricardo B. Brazziell /Associated Press
The southern parts of Webb County including south Laredo, El Cenizo and Rio Bravo, have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and several leaders from those areas expressed concerns over Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to rescind the mask mandate and capacity restrictions.
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.”
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.
Amid challenges for small Laredo businesses, several have successfully opened this year
Jan. 26, 2021
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Rochelle Mota and Billy Hrncir pose for a feature photo of Dosis Coffee, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.Danny Zaragoza, Staff Photographer / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Alberto Castañeda Jr. opened Bust’N Germs to clean and sanitize homes and businesses during the pandemic.CourtesyShow MoreShow Less
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An exterior view of of Dosis Coffee, 7220 A Bob Bullock Loop Suite 105.Danny Zaragoza /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Despite the fact that the pandemic has ushered in one of the worst economic crises in recent history, new businesses have been able to open or expand amid the pandemic in Webb County.