Courtesy Joe Baeza,
The Laredo City Council along with local F.B.I. Agent in Charge Michael Wise, recognized the Laredo Police Department’s Bomb Squad.  The squad was recently awarded with Federal certification as a Bomb Squad (renewed certification).  They are officially listed as a federal resource for response in any national emergency by the U.S. Government.   The bomb squad and LPD Administration were recognized by the local F.B.I. Special Agent in charge and the Laredo City Council at tonight’s city council meeting.   The Squad is comprised of 4 officers, Sgt. Jorge Luna, …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
The City of Laredo celebrated the completion of the Gateway to the Americas Bridge Pedestrian Walkway Canopy (USA) project with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.  The canopies are constructed over the northbound and southbound pedestrian walkways extending from the midpoint of the bridge to the northern boundary of the City-owned bridge.  The galvanized aluminum canopies are designed to shield pedestrians from the various weather elements.  Approximately 1,000 linear feet of lighting and a misting system are included.  The total cost of the project is $906,000.
 “This canopy project was an …

“Operation Clean-Up” hits District IV

Laredo, TX—Inspectors from various City departments will team up on Friday, March 5, 2010 to make a sweep of an area in City Council District IV educating about and enforcing City of Laredo codes.
The campaign will encompass the following central Laredo neighborhood: Louisiana to Bartlett Avenue between Locust and Lyon Street, including Plum and Frost Street.  Inspectors from Community Development (Code Enforcement division), Police (Ordinance division), Health (Animal Control division) and Building Development Services (Zoning Inspection division) will be walking door-to-door on Friday.  They will be …

Courtesy Bryan Benway,
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks are giving fans a chance to get their 2010 Westwind Homes Ray Miron’s President’s Cup playoff package for FREE!
If you sign up for your playoff package by Saturday March 20th you will be entered in a drawing to receive your playoff package FREE!! The drawing will be held during the Bucks regular season home finale on March 20th. YOU MUST BE PRESENT AT THE MARCH 20TH GAME TO WIN!
If you sign up for your playoff package by Saturday March 20th you will also …

 
Pro-Trade Leader Responds to White House Trade Plan, Pushes Progress on Three Free Trade Agreements
Courtesy Ashley Patterson,
Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), founding member of the Congressional Pro-Trade Caucus and U.S. Representative to the nation’s sixth largest trade port in Laredo, Texas, released the following statement in response to President Obama’s trade policy agenda released today:
 “Trade has been a great stabilizer in our nation’s economic recovery and increased exports can help spur job creation and stabilize unemployment. That’s why it’s time to resolve our outstanding trade agreements to …

Candidates make the final rounds on election day today making stops at the polls and pitching their final thoughts to sway the vote their way.  Both supporters of the candidates and voters were out early today as polls across Webb County opened up at 7a.m.  the voting sites will be open till 7p.m.  Today is your final day to cast your votes in the Webb County Elections.   A race of much interest to many is that of Webb County Judge in which the incumbent faces three formidable candidates that  includes the …

Ricardo Urdiales Candidate for Justice of the Peace Pct.2 Place 1 marked the end of early voting with a dance on Friday immediately after the polls closed.  Supporters of Ricardo Urdiales enjoyed the music of Conjunto Legend Edgar Vazquez y Sus Muchachos.  Food and refreshments were served throughout the evening as guests arrived.  The event took place at his headquarters at Paradise Elegant Reception Hall at Los Presidentes.  Ricardo Urdiales reminds you that this Tuesday March 2nd is Election Day if you need a ride to the polls or information as to …

 
 Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Wednesday, February 24th, 2010, at approximately 10 p.m.,  Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies
initiated a traffic stop Northbound on Highway 83 South.  Sheriff’s Deputies discovered 12 large bundles of  green leafy substance in the bed of the pickup truck, believed to be marijuana. The bundles were stacked under several animal feed bags, after further investigation, Deputies also discovered $2,042.94 in cash. The marijuana had an approximate weight of 424.8 pounds with an estimated street value of $215,000.  Arrested was Jesus Mata, 57, of Laredo, Texas. Mata …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
 Special Investigations Unit is asking for the community’s help in locating two sex offenders that failed to comply with the Sex Offender Requirements.  Robert Lee Tunal, 24, and Jose Lopez Jr, 68, have outstanding warrants of arrest for failure to comply with sex offender requirements Felony 3.  If anyone knows the whereabouts of these individuals you are asked to contact the Laredo Police Department at 795-2800.  All calls are anonymous.

 Don’t miss Clash of the Badges this Sunday February 28th at the UISD Student Activity Center on Hwy. 359.  Kick-off is at 3p.m.  Tickets are $5 pre-sale or $8 at the gate children 5 and under go in free.  For ticket information call 237-2090.