Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Earlier today, Texas State Representative Richard Pena Raymond, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas and Maria G. Soliz, manager of the Laredo Public Library, welcomed Deborah Littrel, director of the Library Development Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to receive a $35,265 Lone Star Library grant from the organization.  The money will be used for purchasing computers, software and other electronic services for the Library.  Said Soliz, in thanking Rep. Raymond, Mayor Salinas and the Laredo City Council for their continued support of the …

Courtesy Danny Angel,
(September 2nd, EDINBURG, TX)-The Broncos mustered only four hits in the ball game against four Road Runners pitchers, who combined for the first shut-out against the Broncos in 2010.  Edinburg brought home three runs in the bottom of the first and in the end that was enough, eliminating the Broncos from the 2010 ULB postseason 2 –1.
 The Broncos and Road Runners faced off in a one game playoff to decide who would take on Amarillo in the ULB championship series in 2010 at Edinburg Stadium.  The Broncos sent …

Courtesy Ricardo Hinojosa Candidate for City Council District 3,
Dear District 3 Residents:
I am Ricardo “Ricky” Hinojosa and I want to strengthen public services for all residents of District 3 who are already paying for them through taxes.  We need a friend in Laredo’s City Council.  A representative that has one’s interest at heart.  One who understands what our needs are, I am a lifetime resident of our district.  I have been involved in our district by helping those who are in need of help in our neighborhoods.  Those who know me …

Courtesy TxDot,
New methodology leads to increased accuracy of congestion data
AUSTIN – Using more accurate technology, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) unveiled an updated list of Texas‘ 100 most congested roadway segments Wednesday.
In developing the update, the state used actual traffic speed data to calculate delay, rather than estimations based on traffic volume used in the previous list. Parameters for roadway segment length were also adjusted to better capture congested points in the transportation system. The results of this heightened accuracy have state engineers a little excited and encouraged. 
So what’s …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
 
Laredo, TX – – The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) is urging the public to continue to clean their gardens, lots, businesses and get rid of standing water to prevent vector borne diseases such as West Nile and Dengue Fever as well other vectors. Last week, the first human case of West Nile virus was confirmed in a local resident, Laredo had not had a positive case since 2008.  In an effort to keep the community healthy, the City Of Laredo continues to keep the right …

 
Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Online grant applications can help bring bookstore back to Laredo
 (Laredo, TX – Sept 1, 2010)  If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.  That is the motivation behind Mary Benavides’ effort to help bring a new, “new book” bookstore to Laredo.  Last month, Benavides was in the running to receive a $250,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project.  While the application was not one of the Top 2 vote-getters, it did make it to the Top 100 – final rank of 61 after starting out at 475.  …

Courtesy Larry Sanchez,
 In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 6, 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, September 7, 2010.
Webb County Commissioners will meet Monday, September 13 at 9:00 a.m. for their regularly scheduled meeting at the Webb County Courthouse located at 1000 Houston Street.

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,
 All Laredo Independent School District campuses will be closed Monday, September 6, due to staff development training. LISD administration, faculty, and staff will report to work on Monday morning for their required staff development training.
However, there will be no classes for students on Monday due to staff development training. Students will resume their regular schedules on Tuesday, September 7.
 Faculty and staff will participate in various training exercises concentrating on Building Academic Vocabulary. The training exercises will be held at campuses throughout the district. Attached is a …

Courtesy Danny Angel,
(September 1st, EDINBURG, TX)-The Broncos (1-1) showed their tenacity holding on for a 6-5 win over the Edinburg Road Runners (1-1) at Edinburg Stadium to force a deciding game three tomorrow night.  Reyes Dorado got Ambiorix Concepcion to ground out with the winning run at second base and two outs in the bottom of the ninth to secure the Broncos victory.
 The Broncos had their backs against the wall after dropping game one to the Road Runners in Laredo by a score of 14-5.  RHP Juan Peralta (10-3, 1-0) …

Courtesy Maru De La Paz,
Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Wednesday, September 1st, 2010, at approximately 9:15 a.m., Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies executed two felony warrants for the charge of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Arrested without incident was Jose Andres Gongora Jr., 27 years of age, and Juan Gabriel Olvera, 32 years of age.   The investigation was initiated on August 23rd, 2010 by the Webb County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division, when Deputies responded to a call at a convenience store on Espejo Molina road where two individuals stated they …