Courtesy Ricardo Hinojosa Candidate for City Council District 3,
Dear District 3 Residents:
I am Ricardo “Ricky” Hinojosa and I want to strengthen public services for all residents of District 3 who are already paying for them through taxes.  We need a friend in Laredo’s City Council.  A representative that has one’s interest at heart.  One who understands what our needs are, I am a lifetime resident of our district.  I have been involved in our district by helping those who are in need of help in our neighborhoods.  Those who know me …

Courtesy TxDot,
New methodology leads to increased accuracy of congestion data
AUSTIN – Using more accurate technology, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) unveiled an updated list of Texas‘ 100 most congested roadway segments Wednesday.
In developing the update, the state used actual traffic speed data to calculate delay, rather than estimations based on traffic volume used in the previous list. Parameters for roadway segment length were also adjusted to better capture congested points in the transportation system. The results of this heightened accuracy have state engineers a little excited and encouraged. 
So what’s …

Courtesy Larry Sanchez,
 In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 6, 2010. 
The holiday closure includes the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office.  The Webb County Sheriff’s Department will continue all services on its regular schedule.
Webb County Offices will re-open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
Webb County Commissioners will meet Monday, September 13 at 9:00 a.m. for their regularly scheduled meeting at the Webb County Courthouse located at 1000 Houston Street.

Courtesy Maru De La Paz,
Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Wednesday, September 1st, 2010, at approximately 9:15 a.m., Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies executed two felony warrants for the charge of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Arrested without incident was Jose Andres Gongora Jr., 27 years of age, and Juan Gabriel Olvera, 32 years of age.   The investigation was initiated on August 23rd, 2010 by the Webb County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division, when Deputies responded to a call at a convenience store on Espejo Molina road where two individuals stated they …

Courtesy Danny Angel,
(August 31st, LAREDO, TX) -The Broncos (47-45) allowed eight runs in the first three innings and Edinburg (50-39) never looked back, taking game one of the opening round the of 2010 ULB playoffs by a final of 14-5.  The Broncos will face elimination tomorrow night in Edinburg, needing a win to force a deciding game three in the series.
 The Broncos, playing the ULB postseason for the second time in franchise history sent RHP Matt Gibbs (7-5) to the mound to start game one against the Edinburg Road Runners …

Courtesy Maribel Valdez,
    Hugo De La Vina, Assistant Principal of F.S. Lara Academy with the Laredo Independent School District, has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as the Region One Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year. TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from the 20 region Education Service Centers in the state.  School administrators are nominated and chosen by their peers within their regions.  Nominations are based upon exemplary performance and outstanding leadership.  As a region one winner, De La Vina is eligible to …

  Courtesy TxDot,Officers Work Overtime During Statewide Drunk Driving Crackdown
 AUSTIN, TX — From today through Sept. 6, the Texas Department of Transportation, police departments, and sheriff’s offices across the Lone Star state are working together to reduce impaired driving during the annual Drink, Drive, Go to Jail campaign.  Law enforcement statewide will be working overtime to find and arrest impaired drivers through the Labor Day holiday weekend.
 “Last year during the two-week crackdown, officers around the state worked nearly 18,000 combined hours of overtime specifically looking for intoxicated drivers,” said Colonel …

 Courtesy The Silver Fox,
It’s a baby boomers dream come true this Labor Day weekend as Classic Hits 99.3 debuts the Silver Fox Classic Oldies show this Sunday, September 5 at 3 p.m.  The show will feature classic oldies from the 60’s, 70’s and early 80’s and promises to satisfy the likes of all music lovers.  The show not only targets baby boomers, but also the parents, kids, relatives, and friends of the baby boomer generation.
“The show will be aired live and listeners will be pleasantly surprised when they tune in,” …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
 Starting today, Tuesday, August 31, 2010, City of Laredo Public Works crews will close the 2800 block of Seymore between Kearney and Lion until Friday, September 3, 2010, due to an emergency repair and reconstruction of the valley gutter in the area.  Additionally, El Metro will not have access to the stop at Seymore and Lion.  
Traveling inbound, El Metro will use a temporary stop on Loring Street a block further from Seymour.
 For more information, contact the City of Laredo Public Works Division at 795-2500 or El Metro …

 Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Health Department Immunization Clinic will be closed on the following dates for training:
September 2, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
September 9, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We apologize for any inconvenience. For further information, you may call the City of Laredo Health Department at (956) 795-4906.