Courtesy Larry Sanchez,
 In an effort to help protect residents from the hard freeze expected tonight, Webb County will be opening several community centers where residents can take shelter overnight as temperatures  are expected to drop to the mid twenties.
            “We’ve been monitoring the weather forecasts and just want to make sure that anyone who needs shelter, will have access to it,” said Webb County Judge Danny Valdez.  “We have staff at the centers on call to help anyone who may need assistance to protect themselves from the cold.”
            The Rio …

The cold weather last night did not stop Andy Reyes’ Supporters from joining him at the Grand Opening of his Campaign Headquarters located at 201 W. Hillside ste. 26 at the Colonade Square Plaza.   Supporters took advantage of the opportunity to speak with the Candidate for Webb County Judge on a one on one basis.  Many spoke about the dislike of the handling of County Business by the current County Judge pointing out a much needed change in that position.  A live performance by Grupo Velocidad was cancelled because of the …

Courtesy Steve Harmon,

Texas A&M International University MSEIP and Upward Bound courses scheduled this Saturday, January 9, 2010 at TAMIU Campus, will be postponed due to adverse weather conditions predicted for our area.
Classes will resume on Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Students and parents should contact Office of Special Programs at 956.326.2700 for further information.

University Spring 2010 classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 19.

Courtesy Monica Garcia,
 Assistant District Attorney Rick Lopez negotiated a plea agreement with Edward Hinojosa, the former comptroller for Webb County Title and Abstract Company.  With his guilty plea, Hinojosa admitted responsibility for bringing down an institution that had been a part of this community for nearly forty years and left thirty people unemployed.  The plea agreement was formalized today in the 341st District Court before the Honorable Judge Elma Salinas Ender.  Hinojosa pled guilty to Theft, Forgery and Misapplication of Fiduciary Property and will be sentenced to prison for twelve …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Laredo, TX – With the National Weather Service forecasting extremely cold temperatures across the nation, including South Texas, the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) would like to remind the public to take precautions against extreme cold. 
 All people should dress warmly and stay dry.  Adults and children should wear: a hat, a scarf or knit mask to cover face and mouth, mittens, water-resistant coat and shoes, and several layers of loosefitting clothing.  Additionally, everyone should be eating well-balanced meals which will aid in keeping you warmer. Do not …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
On Wednesday January 06, 2010 at 4:40 pm at the intersection of Clark Boulevard and Arkansas a tan in color Chevy Blazer struck a 14 year old male and left the scene without stopping and rendering aid.  The child suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the LMC in stable condition.  The suspect vehicle was located at Clark Boulevard and Louisiana Street.  A female driver identified as 18 year old Viviana Castaneda was arrested and charged with Failure to Stop and Render Aid during an accident involving …