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Archives for September 15, 2009

Jury Selection Begins in Murder of Jose Alberto Melecio

Courtesy Monica Garcia, Assistant District Attorney Sergio Lozano and Defense Attorney Oscar Pena, Sr.  began jury selection in the 49th District Court on Monday, September 11, 2009.  On trial is Luis Martin Gonzalez (5/7/1986).  Gonzalez is charged with the September 7, 2008 Murder of Jose Albert Melecio.   Laredo Police responded to an emergency call at

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR RECOGNIZES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

  Recognizes contributions of Hispanic Americans, celebrates heritage and culture Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today recognizes the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a month-long celebration beginning September 15, 2009 through October 15, which recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans and celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture nationwide. “This year takes special meaning as

SHILOH EXTENSION GROUNDBREAKING

At yesterdays groundbreaking ceremony for the Shiloh Drive extension project, Council Member Gene Belmares reiterated his commitment to not only improving his District VI community, but also, improving the entire Laredo community.  The Shiloh extension, he said, is a project that will help not only the residents who live in the area, but others who travel

Nadadores win medals at South Texas Championships

Courtesy Edward Millan, Laredo Nadadores coached by Abdul Mohammed excelled at the South Texas Swimming Championships held at Corpus Christi and Brownsville . The South Texas Swimming Region includes teams from Austin area and south, including San Antonio area, Corpus Christi area and the entire South Texas valley. This is a regional championship meet for

Prostitutes Busted Five Arrested

Courtesy Albert Escobedo, On Saturday 09/12/09,  members of the Laredo Police Department’s  Narcotics/Vice Unit  along with DEA and the LPD Patrol Division worked a special detail on the west side of Laredo.  The objective was to locate, identify and arrest anyone soliciting prostitution.  Five females were arrested for soliciting money for sex from an undercover