Archives for December 10, 2010
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – The Loop 20 entrance to Maria Luisa Drive will be closed Saturday, December 11, 2010 from 5 a.m. to 12 noon to place reinforced concrete pipe in preparation for reconstruction of entire intersection in the near future. Maria Luisa Drive is located approximately 2/10 mile north of Loop 20-SH 359
Courtesy Joe Baeza, On Thursday December 9th, Laredo Police Narcotics/Vice Unit assisted by Laredo Police Patrol Division conducted a home search by the 100 block of E. Aurora. The search comes after a multi-day surveillance of the home which resulted in suspected narcotics activity. Subject Roberto Espinosa , Amado Alvarez and one male juvenile of
Courtesy Joe Baeza, On Friday, December 10, 2010, at approximately 12:10 am, the Laredo Police Department Communications Section received several 911 calls indicating that there was a vehicle on fire by the 2200 block of McClelland Ave. Upon arrival the Laredo Fire Department personnel located a black SUV which was on fire. The Laredo Fire
Courtesy Vanessa Guajardo, Players and Staff Visit Pediatric Unit (LAREDO, Texas)- Heat Players and Staff with gifts in tow visited the Doctors Hospital Pediatric Unit on Thursday afternoon to spread some holiday cheer to the smallest and youngest of patients. The players handed out toys and Laredo Heat balls, sling bags and shirts. “Participating in
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, After closing the doors to Laredo’s only bookstore almost one year ago, former manager Mary Benavides has been on a quest to bring back not only the bookstore, but also, the experience, knowledge and relationships she had developed with her customers as they bonded over books and stories. She has accomplished that
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City of Laredo celebrates 13 years helping Mexican citizens return home for holidays Laredo, TX—For 13 years, the City of Laredo has hosted a Paisano Rest Stop to help Mexican citizens returning home from throughout the U.S. have a smoother experience as they head home for the holidays. This unique bi-national
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, Two hundred fifty (250) Rancho Peñitas West Colonia residents in Webb County Pct. 4 will not have to brave the cold winter days and nights this holiday season thanks to the United High School Seniors – Bimstein Buddies Blanket Brigade lead by Ms. Linda Raye Bimstein, UHS English teacher. “The students wanted