Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar announced today a $152,031 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Disadvantaged Nursing Student Scholarships (DNSS) program.
The funding will allow TAMIU to provide financial assistance to up to 30 full time, economically-disadvantaged students from underrepresented racial/ethnic minority groups who are currently enrolled in the university’s nursing program. TAMIU will award the scholarships to juniors and seniors who meet the eligibility criteria and who are in good academic standing.
“Understanding the shortage of nurses we …

    Congressman Cuellar announces  additional $2.5 million in federal funding for runway rehabilitation, bringing Fiscal Year 2009 total to more than $19 million

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded an additional $2.5 million to the Laredo International Airport to rehabilitate runway 17R/35L. The monies are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), the job creation bill that was enacted by Congress earlier this year.
Runway 17R/35L is Laredo’s primary runway, and the area to be reconstructed under this …

El Cenizo’s Mayor Raul Reyes met with Congressman Cuellar  at his Washington D.C. office.  The Mayor is in town until Thursday with various official meetings on Capitol Hill. On Monday he met with the Congressman to discuss some of the city’s grant applications which are still pending.

The Laredo Broncos battled, but an error in the
bottom of the 9th led to the Costal Bend Thunder sweeping the Broncos by a
score of 3-2 at Fairgrounds Field.
The Broncos had runners on 1st and 3rd with no one out in the first inning,
but Mario Mendez, Argelis Nunez, and Andres Santos were not able to bring
the runner in from 3rd.  However, the Thunder would strike in their half of
the 1st.  Dustin Smith led off with a single and then stole both 2nd and
3rd.  Then with 1 out Leivi Ventura hit a …

The Honorable Commissioner Pct.1 Frank Sciarrafa is seen here pictured with another County Representative handing a $1,500 check to the Cigarroa High School Girls Athletic Deptartment which will be used to fund part of the cost for a new trophy case that will be displayed in the gymnasium this check will be used with another check that will be presented by LISD School District Trustee Jose Perez.
  The Cigarroa High School Trophy Display Case is one step closer to becoming reality as the Honorable Webb County Commissioner accompanied by another County Representative …

Laredo, TX—June 22, 2009—Last Friday, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas underwent minor surgery and is now recovering well at home.  Because of the success of the surgery, Salinas will return to work in a few days; however, he will continue to perform some lesser mayoral duties from home until he is fully recovered and back at City Hall, working for the citizens of Laredo.

Although, the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) has not received any reports for the past three (3) days we have received confirmation from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) laboratory system on four (4) pending suspects.  In total the City of Laredo now has 39 confirmed cases.  All cases are well, have recovered, none are hospitalized and there is no secondary spread.  
Laredo/Webb New Cases:  2 year old female, 25 year old Female and two (2) 28 year old Males
Persons should continue practicing preventive measures with hygiene …

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.
SUBJECT WAS PLACED ON PROBATION AND VIOLATED SEVERAL OF HIS CONDITIONS.

Team Caballero (Juan Caballero, Family and Friends) gathered together on Saturday to greet hundreds of supporters that turned out for a plate sale at Auto Zone (McPherson & Hillside) this past Saturday.  Team Caballero braved the heat putting together plates that consisted of Sirloin Steak, Rice, and Beans.  The mesquite cooked steak was donated by Constable Rudy Rodriguez and was cooked by the Knights of Columbus.  The rice and beans were donated by Anahi Snacks and Catering and cooked by South Laredo cooking legend Candelario “Cande” Rodriguez.  Plate sale started at …

By: Cestus Press
This past Friday June 19th 2009, the Laredo Entertainment Center in Laredo,Texas, was electric as ESPN Friday Night Fights invaded the border city with an action packed six fight card promoted by Banner Promotions. The non televised portion of the undercard saw Cestus Management’s two up-and-coming prospects  Robert “NIGHTHAWK” Luna Jr. and Rodolfo “BABY COBRA” Gomez in action in their respective fights. 
 
Things got going quickly with the “BABY COBRA” who was the second fight of the night.  The local fan favorite brought the crowd to its feet as the six-foot …