(Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Mayor Pro Tempore Cindy Liendo Espinoza welcomed representatives from SCAN, and their partners throughout the community to help build awareness of the rise of teen dating violence and their efforts to prevent it.  Joining MPT Liendo Espinoza in the proclamation was Webb County Judge Danny Valdez.  According to the director of the sexual assault program for SCAN, Sylvia Hernandez and partner, Sylvia Flores, the key to the success of their teen program is the presence and participation of so many teenagers in the community who volunteer …

Courtesy Larry Sanchez,
 It’s been years in the planning and much needed in North Laredo to improve the quality of life for area residents.  This Thursday, February 2, Webb County Commissioner Jerry Garza will be hosting the official ribbon cutting ceremonies of the new Trautmann International Park.    
     “The park has something for everyone to enjoy,” said precinct three Webb County Commissioner Jerry Garza.  “Residents will now have access to jogging and walking trails, basketball courts and a football field,” he added. 
     Future plans include the addition of a soccer field, tennis …

Courtesy Edward Millan,
(Laredo, Tx)-The government of Costa Rica is going to develop a port of entry with their neighbor, their fellow Central American country of Nicaragua, called Peñas Blancas.  The government of Costa Rica has announced they are using Laredo as the model to develop this port to take back to all of Central America.  
In addition, since there are very few air cargo flights from Costa Rica to Mexico, they see opportunities to develop air cargo between Costa Rica and Laredo that could then be shipped to Mexico via the …

Courtesy Raul Leal,
LAREDO, Tx – On Sunday, February 5, 2012 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Star Operations will install an overhead Dynamic Message Sign (board) over the IH 35 southbound mainlanes between milepost markers 1 and 2, approximately between Lafayette St. and the Jefferson St. overpass.
The traveling public can expect lane closures. Motorists should SLOW DOWN, MERGE to open lanes and DRIVE with EXTREME CAUTION while keeping a watchful eye for work crews.
Please observe all advance warning signs, road markings and channelization devices in and around the work area.

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
(Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Dist. VI Council Member Charlie San Miguel proudly welcomed Dr. Rosa Maria Vida, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Laredo, as well as representatives from the six Laredo Catholic schools to proclaim Catholic Schools’ Week in Laredo, for the week of Jan. 29-Feb 3, 2012.  Prior to inviting the principals and students to join him at the dais, Cm. San Miguel showed a video highlighting the work of the Catholic Church throughout the world over history, highlighting the role the Church has …

Courtesy Armando Saldaña,
(Laredo, Tx)-TXDOT is pleased to sponsor the presentation of the Texas Safe Routes to Schools Course that will take place tomorrow Feb.1 at Alma Pierce Elementary School 800 E. Eistetter from 8a.m. to 4:30p.m.  Join community leaders, school officials, health and transportation professional, law enfor3ecement officers, parents and neighbors for a presentation using safe routes to school to make it safer and more appealing for children to walk and bicycle to school. 
For more information call the Alma Pierce Elementary School office at 956-795-4050.

Courtesy Steve Harmon, 
 The Texas A&M International University Small Business Development Center (TAMIU-SBDC) will sponsor several workshops during the month of January.
            Friday, January 27: Anatomy of a Business Plan Workshop is from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. at the TAMIU Western Hemispheric Trade Center, room 126.  Fee for the seminar is $20, and each participant receives Linda Pinzon’s “Anatomy of a Business Plan: a Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Business and Securing your Company’s Future,” a $50 value. Instructor Angelo Piccirillo explains that planning is the map to success in the business …

Courtesy Raul Leal,
 LAREDO,Tx – On Sunday, January 29, 2012 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Star Operations will install an overhead Dynamic Message Sign (board) on IH 35 northbound at Hidalgo St. located in the four block area between International Bridge II (Juarez-Lincoln Bridge) and Victoria St.
  The traveling public can expect lane closures. Motorists should SLOW DOWN, MERGE to open lanes and DRIVE with EXTREME CAUTION while keeping a watchful eye for work crews.
 Please observe all advance warning signs, road markings and channelization devices in and around the work area.
 

 Courtesy Steve Harmon,
(Laredo, Tx)-More than 200 local and area middle and high school students will have the opportunity to explore careers in science at the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Day Friday, Jan. 27 from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the TAMIU Lamar Bruni Science Center and Planetarium.
            At 1 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom, students will hear from special guest speaker Michael E. Fossum, NASA astronaut.
            Fossum grew up in McAllen, Texas, has a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University, …

Courtesy Raul Leal,
LAREDO, Tx – On Friday, January 26, 2012 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Cedar will be closed between Cedar at Chihuahua and Cedar at Rosario in order to connect water lines.
 Motorists should SLOW DOWN, MERGE to open lane(s) and DRIVE with EXTREME CAUTION while keeping a watchful eye for work crews.
 Please observe all advance warning signs, road markings and channelization devices in and around the work area.