Archives for August 16, 2010
Today marks the 33rd anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death. He was found dead at his Graceland Mansion on August 16, 1977. Elvis was 42 at the time of his death. Elvis began his artistic journey with Sun Records. A journey that took him from live performances in state fairs to the big screens of hollywood
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The City of Laredo is proud to enhance traffic mobility in the southern sector of Laredo with the completion of the Ejido Avenue Extension project, extending Ejido Avenue from San Nicolas Drive to Cielito Lindo Boulevard. This will provide an alternative north/south route for both the local and regional community in South
Courtesy Raul Leal, US 83 (Guadalupe-Chihuahua Sts.) cross streets between Monterrey Ave. and Cedar Ave. in Laredo/Webb County: Please be advised that Monterrey Street, south of the Monterrey/Chihuahua intersection will be closed on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 7:00 a.m. and will reopen on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. Detour will
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Rhino Builders will be working on improvements to Eistetter Park and will close West Eistetter Street between McDonnell and Valencia Avenue on Thursday, August 19, 2010, starting at 9:00 a.m. The closure should last until approximately 2:00 p.m. Motorists should drive with caution in the area and if possible, find an alternate
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, Rancho Peñitas West children will be sporting new haircuts as they head back to school next week thanks to local hairstylists, Patricia Salinas, Teofila Coss-Garcia and Ismael Inclan. The Community’s hairstylists will be providing free haircuts at The Fred & Anita Bruni Community Center on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 from 1:00-4:00pm.
Courtesy Richard Pauza, DEL RIO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry recently seized $78,000 in marijuana from a San Antonio man during a routine inspection. The marijuana seizure occurred on Aug. 12, 2010 at the international bridge. A CBP officer referred a 1998 Chevy
Courtesy Danny Angel, August 15th, LAREDO, TX-The Broncos won their fifth game in a row by hitting four long balls, including two by Jonathan Cisneros and took game one against the White Wings 11-9, to force a three way tie for third place in the United League. The Broncos welcomed the Rio Grand Valley White