The Teens in the Driver Seat Organization of the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts will be hosting a Proclamation Ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 10:30 A.M. at Historic St. Peters Plaza. City of Laredo Mayor, Raul G. Salinas together with Laredo ISD Interim Superintendent, Dr. Ronald McLeod will proclaim the month of May as Safe Teen Driving Month. With proms and graduations around the corner it is important to stress the importance of safe teen driving. Teens in the Driver Seat is an …

TWO (2) H1N1 FLU SUSPECTS HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED
The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) has received confirmation from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on two (2) positive Influenza A H1N1 suspect cases. Both students, 13 and 14 years of age attend Washington Middle School. Both have fully recovered and there are no secondary cases as all preventive treatment and precautions were provided.
Since both students were out during their infectious period due to the school closing, there is no concern on additional spread at this time. We …

Library Reading Program Allows Kids to DREAM BIG and Earn Free Circus Tickets!
Laredo, TX — Kids, are you interested in reading some cool library books? Are you interested in earning a FREE circus ticket at the same time? After a highly successful inaugural year in 2006, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and area libraries will be hosting some serious fun with Reading with Ringling Bros.!, including the main library located at 1120 E. Calton Road and the branch library at 1120 San Bernardo.
The reading program is …

The Heat were finally able to hit the pitch and get the 2009 Premier Development League Regular Season started with a convincing 3 – 1 win over the visiting Austin Aztex U-23’s on Thursday, May 7th at the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Soccer Complex. The match saw the anticipation and intensity of a first match of a season with 1,545 Heat soccer savvy and screaming fans in attendance.
Both teams played fairly evenly to start the game and both looked as they were struggling with the intense 100 degree …

Working with the medical community, hospitals, schools, city and county officials in Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg and Duvall and in coordination with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) continues enhanced surveillance and early detection of H1N1 to monitor and prevent the spread of this novel virus. Because of the department’s quick preventive actions and intervention, public health officials contained secondary spread and are happy to report that 12 of 61 suspects tested negative …

Recently, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas named three outstanding Laredoans as Ambassadors of the Republic of the Rio Grande, the City of Laredo’s highest recognition.
Prior to joining Texas in its fight for independence, Laredo formed its own, the Republic of the Rio Grande, seeking to be independent from both Mexico and Texas. It is that independent spirit that each honoree possesses, that has lead to this honor.
Pictured here are City of Laredo Council Member Gene Belmares, Dist. VI; Carlos Mejia, Jr. Achievement Business Hall of …

City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas participated in the Mother’s Day Celebration held at the Santa Maria Day Care Center, helping to crown the oldest and youngest mother of the day. Mrs. Graciela Leija, (left), was honored as the oldest mother, while Mrs. Maria F. Torres, (right) was the youngest. A dance and celebration followed after the coronation and each mom was presented with a beautiful rose.
“Mother’s Day is always a special and bittersweet day for me, because it brings to mind so many beautiful memories …

JULIAN SALAZAR ALMENDAREZ D.O.B 01-12-68 IS WANTED FOR
( 2 COUNTS) INDECENCY WITH A CHILD SEXUAL CONTACT 406 DISTRICT COURT NO BOND. Webb County Sheriff Deputies and Crime Stoppers are asking for the community to help capture this individual by calling 727-TIPS or 1-800-558-TIPS all calls are anonymous and callers may receive a reward of up to $1,000.00. We ask the community to help us keep Our Community Safe.