Archives for February 1, 2010
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Laredo Independent School District high schools have been realigned and are back together in the same district on the playing field. This morning, the University Interscholastic League announced the new realignment to form District 29-5A. The new 10-team district will include Martin, Nixon, Cigarroa, United, United South, Alexander, LBJ, Eagle Pass, Eagle
Courtesy Bryan Benway, LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League will play twice at the Laredo Entertainment Center this week when they host Rio Grande Valley on Thursday (Feb. 4th) and welcome Amarillo on Saturday (Feb. 6th). *GET TWO FREE DOLLAR MENU ITEMS THURSDAY* EVERY fan (season ticket holders, groups, walk-up tickets)
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The traffic signal at the intersection of Springfield and Sunset will be activated on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Motorists are urged to drive with caution and observe all traffic signs around the area. For more information, please call the Traffic Safety Division office at 795-2550.
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Earlier today, District IV Council Juan Narvaez, on behalf of City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas, welcomed Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Laredo Dr. Rosa Maria Vida, as well as representatives from all six Catholic schools in Laredo, to proclaim the week Catholic Schools Week in Laredo. Narvaez,
Community and Colonias Tour Raises Awareness for Upcoming Census Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), U.S. Census Director Dr. Robert M. Groves and Dallas Census Regional Director Gabriel Sanchez today visited the Border Colonias outside of Laredo, Texas, as part of a national campaign to raise awareness for the 2010 Census
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated against Influenza A H1N1. The vaccine is safe, efficacious, and although H1N1 is still acting like seasonal “Flu” those at high risk can have serious complications. The best prevention method to reduce the risk of illness
Earlier today, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas welcomed representatives from Cienega de Flores, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Laredo, reestablishing the Sister Cities ties made over 20 years ago under the late Mayor Aldo Tatangelo. Visiting City Hall were Mayor Leandro Montemayor, Lic. Juan Angel Villarreal Paez, Purchasing Agent; and Ovidio Martinez Garza, Director
Courtesy Raul Leal, Zapata County – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Pharr District is beginning a construction project on US 83 in Zapata today, February 1, 2010. The 3.172 miles long project is from south of Tepozan County Road to south of Monterrey Lane. The project plans are to upgrade US 83 from to
By: Cestus Press Last Friday night at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago , Illinois , fight fans were treated to another great night of boxing as Chicago ’s native son, Cestus Management Fighter Donovan George, scored another jaw dropping win. “DA BOMB” (19-0-0 w/17 Kos ) completely dominated and destroyed Phil “The Drill” Williams knocking
