Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Earlier today, Texas State Representative Richard Pena Raymond, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas and Maria G. Soliz, manager of the Laredo Public Library, welcomed Deborah Littrel, director of the Library Development Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to receive a $35,265 Lone Star Library grant from the organization.  The money will be used for purchasing computers, software and other electronic services for the Library.  Said Soliz, in thanking Rep. Raymond, Mayor Salinas and the Laredo City Council for their continued support of the …

Courtesy Danny Angel,
(September 2nd, EDINBURG, TX)-The Broncos mustered only four hits in the ball game against four Road Runners pitchers, who combined for the first shut-out against the Broncos in 2010.  Edinburg brought home three runs in the bottom of the first and in the end that was enough, eliminating the Broncos from the 2010 ULB postseason 2 –1.
 The Broncos and Road Runners faced off in a one game playoff to decide who would take on Amarillo in the ULB championship series in 2010 at Edinburg Stadium.  The Broncos sent …

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 Roberto Treviño,
 All Laredo Independent School District campuses will be closed Monday, September 6, due to staff development training. LISD administration, faculty, and staff will report to work on Monday morning for their required staff development training.
However, there will be no classes for students on Monday due to staff development training. Students will resume their regular schedules on Tuesday, September 7.
 Faculty and staff will participate in various training exercises concentrating on Building Academic Vocabulary. The training exercises will be held at campuses throughout the district. Attached is a …

Courtesy Maru De La Paz,
Assisted by The Drug Enforcement Administration
 Laredo, Texas –  On Monday, August 30th, 2010, at approximately 8:30 p.m., An investigation by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration led to the interdiction of narcotics at a local hotel.
 The seizure occurred at the 5900 block of San Bernardo.  Upon arrival, officers discovered 912 pounds of marijuana stashed in the cab of a tractor trailer while it was parked at the hotel.  The marijuana had an estimated street value of $461,472.  Six subjects …

Courtesy Monica Garcia, 
The Domestic Violence Unit of the District Attorney’s Office reports that Rolando Rene Rubio entered a guilty plea today in the 406th District Court and was sentenced to three years in jail by the Honorable Judge Oscar J. Hale.
 Rubio has been incarcerated at the Webb County Jail ‘since his arrest and was brought into the courtroom in handcuffs.  He pled guilty to having threatened his girlfriend with imminent bodily injury by pointing a firearm at her while keeping her unlawfully restrained against her will.  The incident took place …

Assisted by the Drug Enforcement Administration
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, 
Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Friday, August 30, 2010, at approximately 8 p.m., The Webb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Unit assisted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, conducted an investigation on a mechanic shop at the 8100 block of San Gabriel.  Deputies developed information  and an investigation was conducted regarding suspicious activity at this location. Upon arrival, Deputies observed a high volume of vehicular traffic and after approaching the shop they discovered several individuals on the property.  As a result, 10 …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas welcomed City of Lázaro Cárdenas Mayor Adolfo Tovar Ontiveros to Laredo to sign the Sister Cities Agreement between
Laredo and Lázaro Cárdenas, paving the way for future trade between the two port cities.  Looking to not only model their government on some of the City of Laredo’s best practices, the City of Lázaro Cárdenas is looking to expand their opportunities for business and create a cultural and educational exchange with this border community. Celebrating its own bilingual and bicultural history and environment, …

 
Courtesy Richard Pauza,
 Laredo, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, Border Patrol agents and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents conducting outbound operations at the Laredo Port of Entry on Thursday seized a significant amount of undeclared currency from a passenger in a vehicle.    
The currency seizure occurred on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at Lincoln-Juarez Bridge . CBP officers, Border Patrol agents and ICE-HSI special agents conducting outbound (southbound) inspections referred a 2000 Chevy Tahoe carrying a 32-year-old Mexican citizen passenger from San Juan …

Courtesy Danny Angel,
(August 28th, LAREDO, TX) -The Broncos scored four runs in bottom of the second inning and cruised to the 7-1 victory over the Thunder, ensuring their first winning record in franchise history and punching their ticket to the 2010 United League playoffs.  The Broncos found themselves in a win and their in situation at Veterans Field taking on the Coastal Bend Thunder.  RHP Santo Hernandez (8-3) made his 18th start of the year for the Broncos, sharing the mound with RHP J.J Trujillo (5-8) of the Thunder.
 After the …