Archives for October 25, 2009
Courtesy Joe Baeza, On Friday October 23rd, members of the Laredo Police Department’s Narcotics/Vice Unit along with the Patrol Division worked a special detail on the west side of Laredo. The objective was to locate, identify and arrest anyone soliciting prostitution. A total of five females were arrested for soliciting money for sex from an
Courtesy Joe Baeza, The mayor and the Chief’s Administration recognized three dispatchers at the Laredo Police Department’s Headquarters for their life saving efforts to get help to a U.S. Citizen in Nvo. Laredo. Ramiro Ramirez, Idalia Medina and Diamantina Gil were recognized for their team effort to help a man injured out of the country.
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, As per The Texas Commission on Jail Standards Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Friday, October 23, 2009, a special inspection was conducted at the Webb County Jail by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. At the time of inspection documentation revealed that the Webb County Jail is not meeting
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Hidalgo County Judge Receives White House Appointment Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today released this statement following the White House announcement confirming Hidalgo County Judge J.D. Salinas to serve as the new U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Region 7 Administrator: “For months we’ve anticipated this announcement and now it’s official.
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Encourages collaborative effort with local entities and CBP Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today voted for the Coast Guard Authorization Act, a bill which approves Coast Guard programs for 2010 and includes a provision requiring the agency to conduct a mission analysis study to determine the Coast Guard’s presence
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Starting Monday, October 26, 2009, the City of Laredo Public Works Division will begin milling Calton Road between Springfield and San Dario to prepare for future resurfacing of the street. The milling division will be working on the outer edges of the street and the streets will not be closed to through
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The Laredo Commission for Women, an organization whose mission it is to promote equality in legal, social, political, economic and educational opportunity and advancement for all women throughout the City of Laredo, will honor and induct the newest members to the Young Commission for Women on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 6:00