During the past several weeks there has been several Burglaries reported. The burglaries involved the removal of burglar bars using bolt cutters. Most of the locations that were hit were businesses. The burglaries occurred during the night time or early morning.
gathered on suspects and methods of operation.
 
The ongoing burglary investigations revealed enough evidence to link a known burglar to the break-in at “La Mexicana restaurant, 1902 Santa Ursula which was featured on the evening news and local newspaper.  We received several calls about the identity of the …

On Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at approximately 11:07 pm, the Laredo Police Department received a call of a shooting by the 2900 block of S. Arkansas Ave.  Information given was that a male subject driving a gold Chrysler 300 had been shot and then crashed into a wall by the 3000 block of S. Arkansas Ave.  Officers arrived to the scene and found a male subject, later identified as Roberto Cisneros, DOB 4-26-76, inside a 2007 Gold Chrysler 300, sitting in the driver’s seat with several gunshot wounds.  Officers also …

April 29, 2009-Laredo, TX- The Laredo Broncos of the United League announce that they have signed outfielder O.J. Garza to a 2009 contract.
 
Garza grew up in Laredo and went to college at St. Mary’s.  He has played 5 years in professional baseball and has a lifetime batting average of .265 with 16 career homers and 118 RBI.  Broncos Field Manager Ricardo Cuevas coached Garza in high school, and can’t wait to work with him again, “O.J. Garza is a tremendous baseball player.  I have seen him play since he was …

Texas A&M International University presents its first TAMIU Annette Olsen-Fazi International Film Festival. The Festival will primarily be screened at the TAMIU Student Center Theater, room SC 236 twice weekly throughout May.  The Festival honors the memory of the late Dr. Olsen-Fazi, who initiated the University’s first French Film Festival and passed away in January. The films are free of charge and open to the public. The film series begins with La vie en rose (France), will screen today at 5 p.m. and El abuelo (Spain), will screen at 8 …

 
Effective May 01, 2009, the Laredo Police Department will begin towing vehicles without liability insurance.  Purpose:  Drivers are required by law to maintain financial responsibility in order to operate vehicles on Texas roadways.  This new initiative is for the impounding of a vehicle that is being operated within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Laredo in violation of the Texas Transportation Code Subtitle D Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act and City of Laredo Ordinance 2008-O-122. 
 
Statistical Data:               
 
 LPD Citations issued for no insurance
 
2007                2008            2009 (as of March 31, 2009)
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Promoters Arthur Pelullo/Banner Promotions and Rodney Berman/Golden Gloves will present a sensational championship fight card on Friday, June 19, 2009, at the Laredo Entertainment Center, located at 6700 Arena Boulevard in Laredo, Texas. The main event, co-feature, and other selected fights will be televised live on ESPN2, ESPN Desportes, their Spanish-Language Network, and ESPN 360.com.
 
“We are extremely excited at the fact that Banner Promotions & Golden Gloves wanted to partner up with us again to present another nationally televised Championship Boxing Event!” Roy Medina – General Manager for SMG/Laredo Entertainment …

Join the Laredo Public Library for a celebration for children and their families to promote reading. The celebration emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.  There will be snacks, including popcorn and cotton candy, lots of fun and plenty of information from organizations who serve children. The Dia de los Niños/Dia de los Libros event will be on Thursday, April 30, 2009, from 4:00—6:30 p.m. and is absolutely Free to the public!

For more information, call the Laredo Public Library at 795-2400.

LEGISLATION WILL HELP TO REDUCE DEFICITS, GIVE PAY-AS-YOU-GO RULES FULL FORCE OF LAW

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar this week joined other members of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition to unveil H.R. 2116, the Fiscal Honesty and Accountability Act of 2009, a measure that would strengthen Congress’ commitment to fiscal responsibility and accountability by reinstituting statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) rules.  The legislation, which would require both the House and Senate to abide by rules that prohibit growth in deficit spending, has been a cornerstone of efforts to restore fiscal discipline …

The outbreak of disease in people caused by a new influenza virus of swine origin continues to grow in the United States and internationally. Today, CDC reports additional confirmed human infections, hospitalizations and the nation’s first fatality from this outbreak. The more recent illnesses and the reported death suggest that a pattern of more severe illness associated with this virus may be emerging in the U.S. Most people will not have immunity to this new virus and, as it continues to spread, more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths are …

April 29, 2009-Laredo, TX- The Laredo Broncos of the United League announce that starting pitcher Gregorio Martinez will return to the club for the 2009 season along with starter Maximo De La Cruz.
 
Last year, Martinez was an United League All-Star for the Broncos as he went 6-5 with a 4.17 ERA in 17 starts.  The record is a little bit misleading as in many of his games he could have won, but either did not have enough run support or the bullpen blew leads for him.  His ERA was the …