Articles Archive for 12 January 2010
HEADLINE, STATE NEWS »
New bridge spans Rio Grande and is the closest U.S. international crossing to Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico
Courtesy Ashley Patterson,
Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today joined President Felipe Calderón of Mexico, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and U.S. Congressman Ruben Hinojosa to officially open the Anzalduas International Bridge connecting the communities of Mission, Texas and Reynosa, Mexico across the Rio Grande. This new vehicular bridge is the closest international crossing point between Hidalgo County, Texas and Monterrey, Mexico.
“This is a shining moment for the United States and …
HEADLINE, POLICE UPDATES »
Courtesy Joe Baeza,
On Monday, January 11, 2010, LPD communications received a call at approximately 12:31 am reporting a shooting that had just occurred at 500 block of E. Lyon St. When patrol officers arrived at the scene, it was determined that the shooting victim Rick Quiroz (19) had been transported by a family member to LMC Hospital. LPD CAPERS Detectives were assigned to investigate the incident. The investigation concluded that an earlier altercation in the neighborhood might have contributed to the shooting. The victim and other family members were at …
CRIME STOPPERS, LISD NEWS »
Courtesy Roberto Treviño,
As part of Crime Stoppers Month, Laredo ISD Campus Crime Stoppers will participate in several events to help increase awareness of its crime reduction efforts.
Rick Perry, Governor of Texas has proclaimed January as Crime Stoppers month in Texas. Governor Perry encourages all Texans to join in this effort and work to make our communities even safer.
Laredo ISD Campus Crime Stoppers is planning to work the soda booth during the annual Menudo Bowl to help our community fight against crime. Campus Crime Stoppers queen, Tanya Benavides and princess, Brittany …
LISD NEWS »
Courtesy Roberto Treviño,
The “Teens in the Driver Seat Organization” of the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts will be hosting a Press Conference to announce the date and time for the VMT/Teen in the Driver Seat 5K Run. The Press Conference will be held on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the LISD Board Room-1620 Houston St.
The 5K Run will include a 1-mile Walk, and a Children’s Run to promote health awareness, safe teen driving, and responsible teen behavior in our community. Special announcements will …
