Courtesy Raul Leal,
A new state law instructs the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to stop registering and titling golf carts, but these owners won’t be stuck in their driveways.
The law takes effect September 1, 2009, and allows cities to regulate golf cart use in their communities
“While we will stop registering golf carts you will still be able to drive these vehicles on public roads, providing you follow the state laws governing golf cart operation,” said Rebecca Davio, director of TxDOT’s Vehicle Titles and Registration Division.
State law allows the use of …

Courtesy Ray Brito,
August 30, 2009-Laredo, TX-The Laredo Broncos lost thier ninth consecutive game, as they lost to the Coastal Bend Thunder by a score of 10-0 at Veterans Field, on Sunday.
The Thunder started the scoring in the second inning.  Dustin Smith knocked in a run with an rbi single, and then another run scored when the throw by rightfielder Tano Tijerina got by Luany Sanchez.  Later in the inning with two runners on, Leivi Ventura hit a three run home run, his 10th of the season.  Manny Mejia then reached …

After the High School Football Games visit Tacos y Parilladas Los Tacones located on Zapata Hwy.  to the right of the 3 pts. interchange.   Pictured to the left is their signature tacos de brisket on a special corn tortilla made specially for Los Tacones the plate is served with grilled onions tomatoes slices and a big bowl of the best frijoles charros in South Laredo.  Of course the best way to enjoy your meal is with authentic mexican sodas. 
Prefer to pick up your order on your way home from the game call …

Courtesy Ray Brito,
August 29, 2009-Laredo, TX-The Laredo Broncos’ losing streak reached eight games, as they lost to the Coastal Bend Thunder in game two of the doubleheader by a score of 13-2 at Veterans Field, on Saturday.
The Broncos grabbed the early lead in the first inning.  Mario Mendez hit a solo home run, his ninth of the season.  That gave Laredo the 1-0 lead.
The Thunder answered back in the second inning.  Carlos Rodriguez hit an rbi double that scored Alex Fernandez.  Later in the inning, Rodriguez was able to score …

See what Key Rose and the Gang of La Sanbe  are up to this weekend by clicking on the following link.  By far the best website in Laredo check them out for yourself and soak in some great commentary from Laredo!

Click on MSNBC link to view Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s Funeral Mass live from Roman Catholic Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica in Boston. 
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22886841#22886841

Five Cigarroa Middle School students raised over $9,500 to take part in the Smithsonian Institute’s Student Travel Educational Tour Program (SSTETP).  Crystal Diaz, Cande Rodriguez, Jackie Gomez, Kristine Medellin, and Carlos Bouchot took a class trip over the summer to Washington D.C. and New York City to experience history first hand.  
 The SSTETP provides the best educational travel experience for students.  The tours are operated by EF Education First, the world’s largest private education company.  The program allows students throughout the country the opportunity to explore our nation’s greatest achievements in …

Sheriff Martin Cuellar presented a check to Crime Stoppers Inc. on Friday, August 28, 2009.
 Left to right – Amador Juarez Crime Stoppers Board president, Ramiro Saucedo-Board parliamentarian,  Maru De La Paz – Public information Officer, Sheriff Martin Cuellar, Socrates Garza, Valente Pelaez-Board Member, Armando moncivais-Board Member, Colleen Rodriguez – Board Vice President, Chief – Federico Garza, Carolyn Leyendecker- Executive Director.
 

Courtesy Richard Treviño,
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that Raquel Cruz, Nixon High School Junior, has been selected to participate in the United States House of Representatives Congressional Page Program.  Cruz will be among 65 students selected nationwide to participate in the prestigious program.
 Cruz will be leaving this Sunday to Washington D.C., to participate in the program through January.  As a Page, Raquel will live and study in Washington D.C..  She will provide administrative support to the House of Representatives in a variety of capacities and will be working closely with …

      Courtesy Richard Pauza,
Representatives of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including Assistant Director Joe Ramos, eighth from left, Port Director Gene Garza, fourth from right, Officer PAT (Protector Against Terrorism) and Laredo offices for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives gathered with Gloria Jackson, Cindy Liendo Espinoza and Salo Otero from South Texas Food Bank at Shiloh Tower Friday to announce that local federal agencies had donated approximately 4,155 pounds of food to the South Texas Food Bank …