Go to ...

LaredoBuzz.Com

Laredo, Texas

RSS Feed

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Archives for August 2015

Newly Sworn-in UISD police officers ready for first day for school

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-Seven new officers were officially sworn in as UISD Police officers at a Badge Pinning Ceremony this afternoon at United Middle School’s Cafeteria. The newly sworn-in police officers increase the department to nearly 85 officers.  The UISD Police Department continues their commitment and dedication to the safety and welfare of all students,

Defendant pleads guilty in the Rio Bravo water treatment case

Courtesy Yanira Deleon,  The District Attorney’s Office secured a guilty plea in its case against Luis Alonso Camacho during the fourth day of trial. This morning, Luis Alonso Camacho plead guilty to three counts of tampering with governmental records and one count of engaging in organized criminal activity, a state jail felony and a third-degree

New Contract Means Energy Savings for UISD

 Courtesy Alex Meyer,       On July 28, 2015 UISD took a pivotal step towards saving money on electricity when it signed on to a cost saving five year (60 month), contract with Houston based MP2 Energy. The top-tier power company manages power plants, delivers electricity to end-use customers, and masters all other aspects of the

Veteran CBP executive Bradd Skinner assumes Assistant Director, Trade Operations post at Laredo Field Office

Courtesy Richard Pauza,   LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced this week that 29-year veteran CBP/DHS executive Bradd Skinner has become the new permanent Assistant Director, Field Operations for Trade Operations at Laredo Field Office. “I look forward to reconnecting with fellow federal partners and trade stakeholders in South Texas with whom I

UNITED ISD TO HONOR LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, Texas/United ISD:  Several news outlets, that will include radio, television and newspaper, will be named to the 2015 Media Honor Roll tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the SAC Auditorium, located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane, during the regular monthly meeting of the United ISD Board of Trustees. The program is sponsored

Webb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies seize narcotics, search for driver

Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) — Webb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are searching for the driver of a vehicle loaded with marijuana that eluded authorities. A Sheriff Deputy patrolling Cuatro Vientos Road over the weekend attempted to stop a blue GMC Envoy SUV for a traffic violation. Shortly after initiating the traffic stop,

PEDRO “PETE” ALVAREZ APPOINTED AS TxDOT LAREDO DISTRICT ENGINEER

Courtesy TxDot, LAREDO, TX – Texas Department of Transportation Director of Urban and Rural District Operations Randy Hopmann, P.E., announces the selection of Pedro “Pete” Alvarez, P.E., as Laredo District Engineer, effective August 17, 2015. In his new role, Alvarez will oversee the planning, designing, building, operation and maintenance of the state transportation system for

Older Posts›› ‹‹Newer Posts