Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
On Wednesday, March 24, 2010, Aguilar Plumbing Contractor, Inc., will be closing the 1000 block of Dicky Lane, where it intersects with Cheyenne, to start working on a water tap. 
The closure will begin at 7:00 a.m. and conclude that same day by 6:00 p.m.
 For more information, contact 740-1958.

Big Benefits for Texas as Most Uninsured State in the Nation, Reduces Nation’s Deficit by $1.5 Trillion Over Next Two Decades
Courtesy Ashley Patterson,
Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today voted in support of the landmark health care reform plan, H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010. The bill will expand coverage to 5.9 million uninsured Texans, including 1.4 million children and 202,500 uninsured individuals in the 28th Congressional District. The legislation also makes unprecedented investments in Medicare, provides affordability credits for small businesses and …

Associate Municipal Court Judge Juan Caballero will be hosting a Bowling Tournament on May 25, 2010 at the Jett Bowl North on McPherson Ave.  Registration fee is only $25 per person with teams consisting of five members.  To register your team call 956-236-8870.  Competition is open to everyone trophies will be awarded on day of the event.

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
         The Laredo Police Department CAPROS division served an arrest warrant for Annabella Ramirez, on charges of Tampering with a Governmental Record F/3.  The investigation into the incident occurred on February 11, 2010 when Ramirez signed a certified a Certificate of Occupancy for a local business.  She issued this official document to the business despite failing of the fire inspection conducted by the Laredo Fire Department.  This criminal case is considered open and ongoing.  Ramirez was arrested at approximately 4:45 pm at the Laredo Police Department, booked and was …

 
Courtesy Maru De La Paz,
 Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Thursday, March 18, 2010, at approximately 10:30 a.m., The Webb County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a 2000 Mitsubishi near the 16 mile marker, South bound on Interstate 35. After interviewing the driver, Deputies obtained consent to search the vehicle and immediately discovered $28,000 in US currency concealed in the rear quarter panel.  No arrests were made, investigation continues.
 “Our Deputies continue to be very vigilant on the Highway and their routine traffic stops have proven the results of …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
The US Marshal’s Task Force arrested Fernando Salas, age 50, for a 12 outstanding warrants.  The warrants were for 1 count of Aggravated Sexual Assault, 1 count of Sexual Assault, and 10 counts of Indecency with a Child.  All 12 warrants come with a combined bond of $1.2 million set by Justice of the Peace Veliz.  The assault allegation spanned from 2001-2010 against 2 different female victims.  Salas was arrested at a residence on the 200 block of Lincoln at 7:30 this morning by members of the U.S. …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Want to learn more about increasing the profit margin on your ranch? Can nature tourism offer more to its potential consumers? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the Images for Conservation Nature Photography Symposium: Ranch Nature Photography for Fun and Profit scheduled for March 27, 2010 at Texas A&M International University in Laredo Texas. This event is brought to you in conjunction with the Texas Agrilife Extension, Texas Parks and Wildlife and local participating entities.

Courtesy Joe Martinez ,
(Laredo, Tx) March 18 -Laredo Boxer Gabriel Holguin is set to return to the ring for an April 3rd match against Alphonso Lopez of Corpus Christi, Texas.  Lopez is a top ranked boxer thats sports  an 18-0 record 15 of those wins being KO’s.  Holguin’s camp received word late in the day Wednesday that the fight will be for the Texas Title Belt.  Holguin is 7-2 since his return to the ring after a one year lay-off .  Holguin’s moste notable fights have been against Former IBF Middle …

 Border Members Urge Senate to Confirm CBP Boss in Wake of Escalating Border Violence
Courtesy Ashley Patterson,
Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism, released a letter signed by the Congressional Border Caucus urging Senate leaders to swiftly confirm the President’s nominee to lead Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the wake of escalated Southern Border violence and the thwarted terrorist attack on Christmas Day Flight 253.
Since January 3, an Acting Commissioner has filled the post following the retirement …

Courtesy Maru De La Paz,
 Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Webb County Sheriff’s Office seized over one half million dollars in US currency.
 While conducting a traffic stop on a white cargo van for multiple traffic violations at the intersection of Rancho Viejo and Albany, Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies requested consent to search, consent to search was granted by the driver.  While searching the vehicle, a K-9 alerted Deputies to the presence of currency inside a blue suit case.  Upon investigation, Deputies discovered …