Archives for June 8, 2010
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Edgar Martinez, a 2010 Cigarroa High School graduate was recognized for his 13 years of perfect attendance, which earned him an honor from Laredo’s own Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini. Edgar credits his parents for “making” him go to school; later, he found that he liked it. Another amazing fact is that his
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Council sites historic ties with Mexico, strong Hispanic presence in Laredo and Texas and idea of freedom in America as reasons to oppose (June 8 – Laredo,TX) In early May, immediately after the passage of Arizona’s controversial SB 1070 law, a law that allows local police officers who have reasonable suspicion to
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas (The Webb County) – On Tuesday, June 8, 2010, Sheriff Martin Cuellar proudly announced and exhibited 13 additional patrol units during a press conference. These units were purchased through a USDA grant and certificates of obligation funds through Webb County. “ Through this USDA grant, presented to us
Courtesy Joe Baeza, At approximately 1a.m. a Laredo police officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop in south central Laredo when a blue in color Isuzu SUV absconded from the officer leading police on a chase. The SUV headed to the downtown area where the vehicle approached a Rio Grande embankment near a city park