Go to ...

LaredoBuzz.Com

Laredo, Texas

RSS Feed

Friday, March 29, 2024

Archives for April 2014

One City, One Book Title, Author Revealed

   Summer is a great time to read memoir, be ready for author presentation in the fall  Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  (Laredo, TX )  For the seventh year, the Laredo Public Library’s One City, One Book program invites the entire community of Laredo to read, learn and share a common experience by reading a powerful, thought-provoking

Sheriff’s office deputies arrest man on drug charges near elementary school

  Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – A Laredo man was released from the Webb County Jail early Thursday following his arrest on drug charges Wednesday evening by Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies.  Working surveillance, deputies arrested Anthony Mark Mercado, 29, on the 1400 block of Market Street and charged him with possession of

Photo Recap: 9-1-1 Telecommunicators Recognized

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, On Thursday April 17th the City of Laredo hosted the Recognition Ceremony for 9-1-1 Telecommunicators, for Laredo and the region.  Present were City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas, Deputy City Manager Cindy Collazo and Assistant City Manager  Horacio De Leon, as well as Laredo Police Chief Ray Garner; representatives for Webb

Webb County Easter Holiday Closure

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Tx)-In observance of the Easter Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, April 21, 2014. The Webb County Sheriff’s administrative offices will also be closed but all other services will continue on their regular schedule. The Webb County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office will be closed Friday, April

The City of Laredo Health Department Reminds the Public on taking Eggs-tra Care for Spring Celebrations

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, LAREDO, TX– It is spring! and before celebrating special occasions like Easter, Passover and graduation, the City of Laredo Health Department is providing food safety tips to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.  While eggs are used all year ’round, they are especially important for many spring and summertime activities. They are

Derek Esparza Signs with Cisco College

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Derek Esparza, a senior at United High School (U.H.S.), recently signed a Letter of Intent to play football at Cisco College in Cisco, Texas. Derek has played football at United High School for the past four years, during which he has earned multiple accolades including Quarterback All-District First Team and All-City

Famous Trumpeter Performs at TAMIU April 16

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)- Renowned trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden will share the stage with pianist Dr. Joachim Reinhuber in the final Master Performers @ TAMIU Recital Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Texas A&M International University Center for fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall.  Admission is free and open to the public. 

Pepe Aguilar wows at the LEA

Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas – Pepe Aguilar put on a great performance Saturday at the SMG-managed Laredo Energy Arena. The San Antonio-born, internationally-known mariachi, banda and ranchera music singer-songwriter performed in front of a packed house in Laredo where fans were eagerly expecting him since his last concert only a few years ago. With

Operations Specialist Raquel Sepulveda Retires after 39 Years of Federal Service

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – By their presence at a recent retirement luncheon, U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees past and present this week honored Operations Specialist Raquel Sepulveda for her combined total of 39 years of federal service.  Ms. Sepulveda will be retiring from federal service on May 3, 2014.  “We applaud Raquel

Older Posts›› ‹‹Newer Posts