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Laredo's health department is rolling out a new program, Vida Plena, to help residents fight big health problems like diabetes and obesity. It's your chance to get personalized coaching, join support groups, and even hit the gym to get on the path to a healthier you.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 13 mentions in the last 30 days, 6 the 90 before that.
Involves a projected $12.4 million healthcare cost increase and adjustments to employee premium contributions.
City employees and retirees who receive stabilized health coverage options without extreme out-of-pocket spikes.
City taxpayers or the municipal budget if the healthcare fund runs a deficit requiring interfund borrowing.
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Emergency calls pour in around the clock for Laredo Police Department dispatchers.Andrea Flores, communications manager at the dispatch center, said her crew hears hundreds of calls a mont...
Delays decision on limited business rezoning in District III.
The project faced opposition regarding health concerns but was approved with specific conditions on HVAC and age requirements.
Transfers permit operational responsibility to new applicants.
Enables higher-density single-family residential development.
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U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar on Sept. 8, 2026, at the Laredo Public Health auditorium. David Gomez Jr. /Laredo Morning TimesThe city of Laredo will receive more than $685,000 in federal funding to continue studying ...