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[4 Jan 2010 | One Comment | ]
City Council Recognized

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
While the Laredo City Council usually recognizes individuals in the community for their various accomplishments, the tables were turned on them tonight as the members of the Laredo City Council were recognized by Webb County Constable Rudy Rodriguez for their help and support for his annual initiative, Navidad en el Barrio, where he provides toys for 2,500 underprivileged children for Christmas.  Thanks to the support specifically from Dist. IV Cm. Juan Narvaez and Dist. VI Cm. Gene Belmares, this year, Const. Rodriguez was able to provide bikes, laptops, …

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[4 Jan 2010 | No Comment | ]
University Offices Now Open for Spring

Courtesy Steve Harmon,     
Texas A&M International University offices reopened today  Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.  University registration for Spring 2010  continues online, 24/7 at  the University’s web site, tamiu.edu
     
 The Spring Semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010.  University offices are closed  Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.  The last date to register and pay fees is Friday, Jan. 22, 2009.  Contact the Office of the Registrar at 326.2250, click on tamiu.edu or come by offices in Sue and Radcliffe Killlam Library, room 168.  University office hours are from …

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[4 Jan 2010 | 2 Comments | ]
Papi Chulo’s Liquor Store is Now Open on Arkansas Ave.

 Papi Chulo’s Liquor Store Laredo’s Newest Liquor Store is now open at 3102 N. Arkansas.  Papi Chulo’s has fast and friendly service and counts on ample parking for your convenience.   Papi Chulo’s is open Monday thru Saturday from 10a.m. to 9p.m.  Papi Chulo’s invites you to try their prepared clamato’s or topo chico mineral waters.  You will find all your name brand liquors and mixes as well as ice cold beer.  Stop by and visit them today or call them at 956-319-8735 for more information.  Papi Chulo’s Liquor Store is owned …

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Comedian Jerry Rocha To Headline All Star Banquet

Courtesy Bryan Benway,
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks have announced that world famous comedian Jerry Rocha will be the headline entertainer at the 2010 CHL All Star Game Banquet Presented by Laredo Energy on January 12th at the Laredo Entertainment Center. Banquet tickets are $75 each, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order now.
Rocha (pronounced ROW-cha), a native of Dallas, Texas, has been a featured performer on SiTV, The Latino Laugh Festival, and was the subject of a half-hour documentary on the Travel Channel. He has spent the past few years working at …

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[4 Jan 2010 | No Comment | ]
Tejanos for Tano this Friday January 8th!

Tano Tijerina Candidate for Webb County Judge will host a Tejano Mega Dance (Tejanos for Tano)  this Friday January 8, 2010 featuring three tejano legends David Mares, David Lee Garza, and Gary Hobbs.  The dance will be at the Casablanca Ballroom from 8p.m. – 1a.m.   Pre-sale tickets are $10 and are available at Tano Tijerinas Headquarters located on Loop 20.