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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 ...
Courtesy Bryan Benway, LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League host two big games this week at the Laredo Entertainment Center when they take on Corpus Christi Wednesday (Mar. 10th) and Arizona on Saturday (Mar 13th). The Bucks magic number to clinch a playoff spot is four points (combo of Bucks wins/Bees losses). A Bucks regulation win on Wednesday combined with a Killer Bees regulation loss Thursday afternoon puts Laredo in the playoffs for the eighth straight season. *TEACHER APPRECIATION NIGHT MARCH 10TH* Wednesday March 10th is Teacher Appreciation Night when the Bucks host the Ice Rays at the LEC. All ...
Laredo 2010 Census Event Promotes Awareness, Participation for Census Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) alongside local officials, representatives from the Census, community advocates and local media, today advocated for the 2010 Census and encouraged all Laredo residents to make themselves count by completing and mailing their Census forms by April 1, 2010. “This is a community-wide campaign to make Laredo count,” said Congressman Cuellar. “It’s time to check your mailbox, fill out the form and mail it back. With only 10 questions, it takes just 10 minutes to complete and that can make a big difference for ...
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 …
Courtesy Bryan Benway,
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League host two big games this week at the Laredo Entertainment Center when they take on Corpus Christi Wednesday (Mar. 10th) and Arizona on Saturday (Mar 13th).
The Bucks magic number to clinch a playoff spot is four points (combo of Bucks wins/Bees losses). A Bucks regulation win on Wednesday combined with a Killer Bees regulation loss Thursday afternoon puts Laredo in the playoffs for the eighth straight season.
*TEACHER APPRECIATION NIGHT MARCH 10TH*
Wednesday March 10th is Teacher Appreciation Night when …
Laredo 2010 Census Event Promotes Awareness, Participation for Census
Courtesy Eddie Zavala,
Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) alongside local officials, representatives from the Census, community advocates and local media, today advocated for the 2010 Census and encouraged all Laredo residents to make themselves count by completing and mailing their Census forms by April 1, 2010.
“This is a community-wide campaign to make Laredo count,” said Congressman Cuellar. “It’s time to check your mailbox, fill out the form and mail it back. With only 10 questions, it takes just 10 minutes …
Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Weather permitting, on-going construction on several of Laredo’s industrial street projects will include several closures, starting next. The City of Laredo contractor will coordinate with area businesses to maintain access. The traveling public should slow down, drive with extreme caution, and observe all safety signs, traffic control devices and flaggers in the work zone area.
Killam Industrial Park
Beginning Monday, March 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., traffic will be shifted to the north side of Killam Avenue at Spivey street. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Drivers are advised to avoid …
Courtesy Raul Leal,
A special memorial to remember those who have lost their lives in work zone accidents will make an appearance in Texas next week at a news conference in Laredo, the second of five scheduled events statewide.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), along with its transportation partners, the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) and construction contractor CH2M Hill, is sponsoring the 20-foot national memorial wall that holds the names of motorists and construction workers who have lost their lives in work zone accidents in recent years.
Nationally, there are …
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