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Archives for March 8, 2011

Laredo Takes on Washington, D.C. Agencies in Day 1

Courtesy Jessica L. Newsome, Productive Dialogue, Definitive Next Steps On Projects  On its first day in Washington, the Laredo delegation divided itself into three teams: public safety, environment, and transportation infrastructure.  Below are reports from the three teams.   Public Safety  The Public Safety team comprised of Mayor Salinas, Mayor Pro Tempore Johnny Rendon, City Manager

Special Lecture on Libya Today at TAMIU

Courtesy Steve Harmon, Dr. Mohamed Ben-Ruwin, Texas A&M International University professor, will provide an overview of the past and present situation in Libya and the future and consequences of this revolution in his lecture, “The Libyan Revolution: Its Implications on the Region and the Globe.” When: Today,  March 8  at noon in the Lamar Bruni

March 28 Scholarship Deadline for Texas High School Seniors

Courtesy TxDot,  AUSTIN, Texas — Texas high school seniors have until March 28 to apply for the Don’t Mess with Texas scholarship.  The 8th annual scholarship is sponsored by Dow Chemical Company in partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful. The first-place winner will receive $3,000. The second- and third-place winners will receive $1,000 each. Don’t Mess

Wii Want You at the Laredo Public Library

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  The Laredo Public Library is hosting its first Wii Wednesday for teens this Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at the Laredo Public Library HEB Multi-Purpose Room, 1120 E. Calton, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  Join others, ages 13 and up only please, in competition on Guitar Hero.   For more information, please contact:Niki Acosta

Laredo NOT AFFECTED by Skippy® Peanut Butter

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX—The City of Laredo Health Department is issuing an alert that Unilever United States, Inc. announced a limited recall of Skippy® Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy® Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product was distributed to retail outlets