Assault in Rumors Parking Lot

Courtesy Joe Baeza,  ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 10, 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:15AM POLICE WERE DISPATCHED TO 9802 MC PHERSON (RUMORS PARKING LOT) FOR AN ASSAULT THAT HAD JUST OCCURRED. OFFICERS MET WITH SECURITY PERSONNEL WHO STATED   THAT THEY ALLEGEDLY WITNESSED A PHYSICAL ALTERCATION BETWEEN A COUPLE OF MALE SUBJECTS.  ONE MALE WAS SEEN ATTACKING ANOTHER MALE SUBJECT, ACROSS THE STREET AT 9801 MC PHERSON (BBVA BANK PARING LOT). THE SUSPECT ALLEGEDLY STARTED ASSAULTING THE VICTIM, BY HITTING HIM ON HIS HEAD AND FACE WHILE HE WAS ON THE GROUND.   SEVERAL BYSTANDERS WERE TRYING TO SEPARATE THE FIGHTING MEN. SECURITY PERSONNEL THEN PROCEEDED ...

Former satellite employee using Existing Customer’s Account for Unauthorized Activations Arrest Made

 On February 10, 2010 a person filed a police report in relation to some fraud occurring on his DirecTV satellite account.  According to the complaint he explains that while trying to upgrade his DirecTV services, he discovered that an unknown person had called in and pretended to be him (the actual client).  By doing this the unknown person was able to activate two access cards (boxes) and was getting free service at the legitimate customer’s expense.  The complainant further explained that he was able to obtain the phone number of the person who had called in and activated the cards ...

City of Laredo Officials Visit Washington, D.C.

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,                                    WASHINGTON DC—Safety, health, and grants were at the top of the priority list as City of Laredo officials met with federal agencies on the first day of their annual legislative trip to the nation’s capital. Mayor Raul G. Salinas lead the delegation, which included Council Members Gene Belmares, Johnny Rendon, and Hector Garcia, Chief of Police Carlos Maldonado and Fire Chief Steve Landin, as well as and City Health Director Hector Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H., and City Manager Carlos Villarreal. Mayor Salinas shared with the Justice Department that it needs to act now in terms of providing homeland security ...


PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENTS, SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, Webb County Politics »

[10 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]

Courtesy Carlos Blanco Jr,
We are having a Steak Plate Sale Saturday April 10th 2010 at  O’reillys Auto Parts corner of Guadalupe and Tilden for Little Ruth Dalila Martinez 10 years of age whom has been stricken with Leukemia.  The Plate Sale will run from 11:00 a.m. thru 3:00 p.m. The Plates are going for $5. All monies will go towards  medical assistance for the little lady. Thanks for your participation.
 Contact Information:
Rosa Levens
(956) 251-1550

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[10 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]
REPORT NAMES CUELLAR A LEADING CENTRIST IN CONGRESS

 National Report Highlights Independent Voting Record on Key Votes
Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) is one of the leading centrist members of Congress according to an in-depth report released by National Journal, a leading source of non-partisan reporting on nationwide politics and policy. The report analyzed how all 535 members of the House and Senate voted on key economic, social and foreign-policy issues during 2009.
Based on 92 key votes in the House, National Journal ranked Congressman Cuellar the most centrist member of the Texas congressional delegation. 
“My philosophy …

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[10 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
 On March 15, 2010, A Plus Plumbing Contractor Inc. will be installing a water tap for underground fire protection service to the life sciences building at Martin High School. Starting at 8:00 a.m. and concluding at 5:00 p.m., the north sidewalk, which runs east to west, will be closed at Salinas Avenue up to Convent Avenue.  
 Motorists are urged to please drive with extreme caution and observe all traffic control and detour signs for their safety as well for the safety of construction crews in the work area.

MUNICIPAL UPDATES, Webb County Politics »

[10 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
 One of the many wonderful aspects of our country’s political system is the freedom to post signs in support of candidates running for office.  However, once the elections are over, it is important for all those candidates and their supporters, to help keep a community clean by removing all signs.
 A City of Laredo ordinance allows posters, portable and painted signs to be posted in the days leading up to the campaign.  Once the election is over, those posters and signs must be removed by candidates or property owners …

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[10 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]
Assault in Rumors Parking Lot

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
 ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 10, 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:15AM POLICE WERE DISPATCHED TO 9802 MC PHERSON (RUMORS PARKING LOT) FOR AN ASSAULT THAT HAD JUST OCCURRED. OFFICERS MET WITH SECURITY PERSONNEL WHO STATED   THAT THEY ALLEGEDLY WITNESSED A PHYSICAL ALTERCATION BETWEEN A COUPLE OF MALE SUBJECTS.  ONE MALE WAS SEEN ATTACKING ANOTHER MALE SUBJECT, ACROSS THE STREET AT 9801 MC PHERSON (BBVA BANK PARING LOT). THE SUSPECT ALLEGEDLY STARTED ASSAULTING THE VICTIM, BY HITTING HIM ON HIS HEAD AND FACE WHILE HE WAS ON THE GROUND.   SEVERAL BYSTANDERS WERE …