Courtesy Danny Angel,
(August 29th, LAREDO, TX)-In a game that featured 13 pitchers, 19 walks, 39 hits, 40 runs and lasted four hours and thirty-seven minutes, saw the Broncos fall to the Thunder 23-17. Laredo holds a half game lead over the White Wings for third place after Rio Grande split their double header with Edinburg. The Broncos must win tomorrow night in the season finale to finish as the third seed for the ULB playoffs.
 The Broncos assured themselves a playoff spot with their victory last night over the Coastal Bend …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas welcomed City of Lázaro Cárdenas Mayor Adolfo Tovar Ontiveros to Laredo to sign the Sister Cities Agreement between
Laredo and Lázaro Cárdenas, paving the way for future trade between the two port cities.  Looking to not only model their government on some of the City of Laredo’s best practices, the City of Lázaro Cárdenas is looking to expand their opportunities for business and create a cultural and educational exchange with this border community. Celebrating its own bilingual and bicultural history and environment, …

 
Courtesy Richard Pauza,
 Laredo, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, Border Patrol agents and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents conducting outbound operations at the Laredo Port of Entry on Thursday seized a significant amount of undeclared currency from a passenger in a vehicle.    
The currency seizure occurred on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at Lincoln-Juarez Bridge . CBP officers, Border Patrol agents and ICE-HSI special agents conducting outbound (southbound) inspections referred a 2000 Chevy Tahoe carrying a 32-year-old Mexican citizen passenger from San Juan …

Courtesy Danny Angel,
(August 28th, LAREDO, TX) -The Broncos scored four runs in bottom of the second inning and cruised to the 7-1 victory over the Thunder, ensuring their first winning record in franchise history and punching their ticket to the 2010 United League playoffs.  The Broncos found themselves in a win and their in situation at Veterans Field taking on the Coastal Bend Thunder.  RHP Santo Hernandez (8-3) made his 18th start of the year for the Broncos, sharing the mound with RHP J.J Trujillo (5-8) of the Thunder.
 After the …

Courtesy Maru De La Paz,
 Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Thursday, August 26 and Friday, August 27, 2010, Sheriff Martin Cuellar hosted several Sheriffs from throughout the region for a “Combined South Texas Sheriffs Summit”.
 Sheriffs from the South Texas region gathered in Webb County for a very informative summit that consisted of information regarding Border Crime, Use of Trains for smuggling people, Intelligence led management unit, narcotics,  Crime Lab, and Strategy to Receive Federal Funding.  Some of the presenters included Mr. Dennis Nixon  CEO and President of IBC, The Texas …

Courtesy Danny Angel,
The Laredo Broncos of the United League announce today that playoff tickets for their home playoff game scheduled for Tuesday August 31st are on sale now. The opponent in the first round of the United League playoffs scheduled to run from August 31st through September 2nd has yet to be determined with three games remaining in the United League schedule.  For information about playoff tickets please call (956)723-2273 or visit laredobroncos.com.
The Laredo Broncos also announce they have signed OF Ozzie Canseco (6-2, 220) to a 2010 contract for …

Courtesy Danny Angel,
(August 27th, HARLINGEN, TX)-The Broncos survived the late surge by the White Wings to hold on to the 15-14 victory and bring their magic number down to 1 to clinch a playoff spot in the United League. The Broncos entered the series finale with the White Wings needing a win and a San Angelo Colts loss to clinch a playoff spot in the United League.  RHP Juan Peralta (9-2) made his 16th start of the year for the Broncos, squaring off against RHP Johnny Montoya (1-2). 
 The Broncos …

The Brain that wouldn’t die stars Virginia Leith as Jan Compton who dies in a car accident but her head is brought back to life  by her fiancee scientist Bill Cortner.  The movie as made int he late 1950′s but not released until 1962.  The movie was directed by Joseph Green and has remained a cult favorite amongst horror enthusiasts.

Attack of the Giant Leeches 1959 black and white horror movie starring Ken Clark, George Cisar, and Gene Roth as Sheriff Kovis.  Attack of the Giant Leeches ran as afternoon or evening creature features later being made available as part of bargain dvd’s. 

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Aguilar Plumbing Contractor, will be closing the 900 block of Market Street, between Tilden and Hendricks, tomorrow, Saturday, August 28, 2010, from 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to perform a new water service connection.Oncoming traffic west to east will be detoured to Cortez Street, and oncoming traffic east to west will be detoured to Rosario Street.
 Drivers are urged to obey all traffic signs and to please drive carefully next to employees and equipment.
 For more information, contact Aguilar Plumbing Contractor, Inc. at (956) 724-7810.