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[4 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]
Congressman Cuellar’s Office to Observe 4th of July on Monday

Courtesy Eddie Zavala,
(Washington, DC) – In observance of the 4th of July holiday, the offices of U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, TX-28, will be closed on Monday, July 5. We will resume with our normal hours of operation on Tuesday, July 6, at 8 a.m.

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[4 Jul 2010 | One Comment | ]
Webb County Offices 4th of July Holiday Closure

Courtesy Larry Sanchez,
 In observance of the 4th of July holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, July 5, 2010. 
The holiday closure includes the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office. 
The Webb County Sheriff’s Department will continue all services on its regular schedule.
Webb County Offices will re-open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2010.
Webb County Commissioners will meet Monday, July 12, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. for their regularly scheduled meeting at the Webb County Courthouse located at 1000 Houston Street.

FEATURED, MUNICIPAL UPDATES »

[4 Jul 2010 | One Comment | ]
City of Laredo 4th of July Closure Notice

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
All City of Laredo administrative offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2010 in observance of Independence Day. Protective and emergency services will be operational.
The City Landfill will also be closed on Saturday, July 3, 2010 but open on Monday, July 5.  There is no regular scheduled garbage or recycling pick-up on that day.   
In observance of Independence Day, the Laredo Public Library will be closed Saturday July 3 through Monday, July 5, 2010. The Bruni Plaza Branch will be closed Saturday, July 3 through Tuesday, July …

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[4 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]

 
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, 
Funding for Border Patrol, ICE Agents and Local Law Enforcement
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that $701 million in emergency funding for the nation’s southern border passed the House late Thursday as part of a larger emergency spending measure to support the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The funding will allow for the deployment of 1,200 new Border Patrol agents between the ports of entry along the U.S. Mexico border and also includes $201 million for Justice Department programs that support local law enforcement. 
“This …

SPORTS »

[4 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]
Broncos Fall to Colts 6-3 in Game Two; Earn Double Header Split

Courtesy Danny Angel,
(July 3rd, LAREDO, TX)- The Broncos (14-21) trailed the Colts (18-17) 2-1 until they allowed four runs to come home in the top of the fifth to lose to San Angelo 6-3 and earn a split in their double header at Veterans Field.  RHP Dimitri Camareno took to the mound for the first time since June 20th when he left after throwing just 1/3 of an inning before leaving the game with shoulder tightness.  Camareno lasted four plus innings in game two of the double header, allowing nine …

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[4 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]
Fireworks Dispaly at the Broncos 4th of July Game

The Laredo Broncos in association with the City of Laredo & Twin City Rally Bikers Club invite you to the 4th of July game featuring fireworks!
Tickets available at Veterans Field (2200 Santa Maria) or by phone (956) 723-BASE SUNDAY July 4th 7:35 pm: 4th of July Game with Fireworks.
Tickets are $7 lower box seats, $6 for grand stands behind home plate, $5 for General admission, $5 Kids, $5 Seniors

All active military and/or Veterans with ID will be admitted FREE of charge on 4th of July. 

The fireworks show will begin a …