Archives for July 8, 2010
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX-Although summer has barely begun, it is time for parents to begin planning for the new school year by getting their children immunized for fall school entry. “Now is a good time to make an appointment with your health care provider, or go to a public health immunization clinic to
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo,TX- The Laredo Health Department wants to remind the public to practice good water safety and disease prevention as we prepare for the cresting of the Rio Grande. Public Health Tips during Cresting of the Rio Grande: Listen for public safety and the latest emergency information. Stay away from areas close to
Courtesy Danny Angel, July 7th, ROBSTOWN, TX-The Broncos exploded for six runs in the top of the seventh to walk away with the 11-2 win in game two of the double header between the Thunder (14-25) and the Broncos (16-24). After losing in walk off fashion in game one, the Broncos came alive at the
Courtesy Danny Angel, The Laredo Broncos (16-24) of the United League announce today that the series finale in Robstown against the Coastal Bend Thunder (14-25) has been postponed to inclimate weather in the area. The Broncos split the double header last night in Coastal Bend and were looking to earn a series split with a
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – Sheriff Martin Cuellar would like to make the community aware of continued possible areas with heavy rainfall and flooding. Residents in the following areas should continue to keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for more evacuations. Our Deputies will be visible throughout
Courtesy Raul Leal, Chacon Creek bridge at SH 359 due east of and in close proximity to US 83-SH 359 Three Points Interchange in Laredo/Webb County is closed. Chacon Creek bridge at SH 359 CLOSED until further notice. Detour: Use State Loop 20 to circumvent affected area. Chacon Creek Bridge on Meadow is Closed. The
Couresy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, TX 4:10 p.m.) The City of Laredo is stressing once again that its municipal drinking water is good, clean and has not been affected by rising flood waters from the Rio Grande. Additionally, water service has not been interrupted. The WASTEWATER Treatment has been flooded; HOWEVER, this has not affected the
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Transportation Services for Affected Areas (Laredo, TX 9:50 a.m.) Mandatory evacuation has been ordered for people who live in the affected flooded areas of Allen Street, Chacon Creek, Los Martinez and Quail Creek. These areas are seeing flood waters rising and must leave the area immediately to higher ground or to the