Commissioners Court recognizes LMT photographer Santos for 39 years of service
Jan. 12, 2021
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Former Laredo Morning Times chief photographer Cuate Santos photographs Webb County Constable Rudy Rodriguez’s Angel of Hope event on Monday, Dec. 14 behind Dovalina Elementary School.Danny Zaragoza / Laredo Morning Times
Recently-retired LMT photographer Cuate Santos was recognized by the Webb County Commissioners Court on Monday for his 39 years of service to the community.
Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina lauded Santos for always being himself kind, good-humored, low-key and professional.
“You’re all heart and you’re all love,” Tijerina said.
Commissioner Wawi Tijerina said she and Santos go back a long way, having grown up together in Colonia Guadalupe.
Galo sworn in for third time as Webb County Commissioner for Pct. 3
Courtesy of Commissioner John Galo s Office
Jan. 7, 2021
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Precinct 3 Commissioner John Galo, center, with son John Roman Galo, left, and wife Anna Benavides Galo, right, as Galo is sworn in for a third term on Webb County Commissioners Court.Courtesy /Commissioner John Galo’s Office
Commissioner John C. Galo has been sworn in for a third term as Webb County Commissioner, Precinct 3.
The oath of office was administered by Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini in a closed ceremony taking all COVID-19 guidance into consideration.
“I am humbled by the continued confidence given to me by the voters of Webb County Precinct 3, and pledge to continue devoting my efforts to representing them, fighting for them and continuing to prioritize making Webb County accountable to all its citizens,” Galo said.
Webb County approves border wall moratorium resolution
Dec. 15, 2020
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Members of the U.S. military install concertina wire along the banks of the Rio Grande Nov. 16, 2018 in Laredo. Plans to begin construction of the border wall locally remain up in the air.Danny Zaragoza / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Photos show what the U.S.-Mexico border has looked like over the years.Laredo Morning Times Show MoreShow Less
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Migrants, including a pregnant woman, wait for inspection to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, circa 1950s.Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less
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The U.S. established an official border patrol in 1924 with the goal of securing the U.S.-Mexico border. In the photo below, American guards pat down Mexicans who wish to enter the U.S.Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less