The Laredo Morning Times was honored by the city of Laredo during a recognition ceremony this week.
The city announced the honor Monday at City Hall alongside other local recognitions.
“This Council hereby recognizes Laredo Morning Times for (its performance at) the 2026 Texas Managing Editors TME Awards. Congratulations,” Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino said.
At this year’s awards, LMT set a new high with three first-place finishes as staffers Jason Mack, Louis San Miguel and Billy Woods all earned best-in-state honors in their respective categories. The paper also tied its previous high with six total awards at the event.
“Our team had a strong year, and I am grateful to the city for choosing to honor our staffers for their efforts,” LMT Managing Editor Zach Davis said. “I also want to thank the mayor and other councilmembers for their kind words.
“We do this job seven days a week, 365 days a year to help provide Laredo with the best local news coverage we can. That’s a grind, and the work can be demanding at times. At the end of the day, we’re just trying to tell Laredo’s stories the right way. Recognition like this means a lot because it shows the community values strong local journalism.”
The night also featured numerous recognitions from locals around the city. Others honored by the city included: