Laredo remains the lowest in unemployment rate
The Texas Workforce Commission monthly report indicated that unemployment in this city was estimated at 9.2 percent in July

Used car prices rising
Used vehicles have increased about 35 percent in the last few months

Parents hit the stores for tax-free weekend
The beginning of a new school year is right around the corner and some parents have waited until the last minute to go back to school shopping

Cargo Increases At Laredo Airport
For 15 years the Laredo International Airport has invested more than 160 million dollars to better their infrastructure. Just two months ago the airport saw an increase of 50 percent in air cargo

Sales tax income decreases
The State Comptroller's office reported a decrease in the sales taxes, however the true situation in Laredo is worse than what the report shows.

SBA personnel visit Laredo
Small Business Administration (SBA) personnel are in Laredo to provide information and assistance on loans to those affected by the flooding.

Webb County files budget for 2010-2011
Without increasing the property taxes and with a 2 percent salary adjustment for employees, the County Judge delivered a balanced out budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.

Laredo reduces its budget by 10%
The city government is planning to reduce its budget for next fiscal year by 10%, due to the current economic situation.

Unemployment rate increases in Laredo
The unemployment rate of this city increases slightly during the month of June compared to the numbers of May.