Courtesy Joe Baeza,
 ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 10, 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:15AM POLICE WERE DISPATCHED TO 9802 MC PHERSON (RUMORS PARKING LOT) FOR AN ASSAULT THAT HAD JUST OCCURRED. OFFICERS MET WITH SECURITY PERSONNEL WHO STATED   THAT THEY ALLEGEDLY WITNESSED A PHYSICAL ALTERCATION BETWEEN A COUPLE OF MALE SUBJECTS.  ONE MALE WAS SEEN ATTACKING ANOTHER MALE SUBJECT, ACROSS THE STREET AT 9801 MC PHERSON (BBVA BANK PARING LOT). THE SUSPECT ALLEGEDLY STARTED ASSAULTING THE VICTIM, BY HITTING HIM ON HIS HEAD AND FACE WHILE HE WAS ON THE GROUND.   SEVERAL BYSTANDERS WERE …

 On February 10, 2010 a person filed a police report in relation to some fraud occurring on his DirecTV satellite account.  According to the complaint he explains that while trying to upgrade his DirecTV services, he discovered that an unknown person had called in and pretended to be him (the actual client).  By doing this the unknown person was able to activate two access cards (boxes) and was getting free service at the legitimate customer’s expense.  The complainant further explained that he was able to obtain the phone number of …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,                                   
WASHINGTON DC—Safety, health, and grants were at the top of the priority list as City of Laredo officials met with federal agencies on the first day of their annual legislative trip to the nation’s capital. Mayor Raul G. Salinas lead the delegation, which included Council Members Gene Belmares, Johnny Rendon, and Hector Garcia, Chief of Police Carlos Maldonado and Fire Chief Steve Landin, as well as and City Health Director Hector Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H., and City Manager Carlos Villarreal.
Mayor Salinas shared with the Justice Department that it …

Courtesy Bryan Benway,
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League host two big games this week at the Laredo Entertainment Center when they take on Corpus Christi Wednesday (Mar. 10th) and Arizona on Saturday (Mar 13th).
The Bucks magic number to clinch a playoff spot is four points (combo of Bucks wins/Bees losses). A Bucks regulation win on Wednesday combined with a Killer Bees regulation loss Thursday afternoon puts Laredo in the playoffs for the eighth straight season.
*TEACHER APPRECIATION NIGHT MARCH 10TH*
Wednesday March 10th is Teacher Appreciation Night when …

 Laredo 2010 Census Event Promotes Awareness, Participation for Census
Courtesy Eddie Zavala,
Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) alongside local officials, representatives from the Census, community advocates and local media, today advocated for the 2010 Census and encouraged all Laredo residents to make themselves count by completing and mailing their Census forms by April 1, 2010.
“This is a community-wide campaign to make Laredo count,” said Congressman Cuellar. “It’s time to check your mailbox, fill out the form and mail it back. With only 10 questions, it takes just 10 minutes …

 
Courtesy Richard Pauza,
 Eagle Pass, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized a significant cache of assault weapons and tactical equipment during a routine outbound inspection.
 On March 3, 2010, CBP officers working outbound inspection operations alongside Border Patrol agents and Maverick County sheriff’s deputies at Bridge I referred a 1999 BMW 540i for an outbound inspection. During the inspection, CBP officers noted anomalies in a speaker box. Further inspection of the speaker box and spare tire well yielded a cache of weapons and …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
         In a collaborate effort by the Laredo Police Department and the Webb County Sherriff’s Department, Jose Lopez Jr., age 68, was served with an outstanding warrant for Not Complying with Sex Offender Requirements.  Lopez was featured last week in the media in an attempt to secure his arrest for the safety of the community.  Mr. Lopez had fled into Mexico but through the coordination of the two agencies contact was made with him and Lopez surrendered himself over to U.S. law enforcement authorities late Thursday afternoon.  Mr. Lopez is …

Courtesy Maru De La Paz,
Laredo, Texas – On February 24th, 2010, Sheriff Martin Cuellar recognized Captain Jose Francisco Garza for 25 years of service to the Webb County Sheriff’s Office. From Captain Garza’s assignments as Correctional Officer, Deputy, Field Training Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, to his assignment as Captain in the Patrol Division he has trained more than 14 officers who have eventually moved on to higher ranks within Law Enforcement.
“ I have seen a tremendous improvement not only in leadership  with Sheriff Cuellar’s administration, but also a vision geared for …

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,
 The Laredo Independent School District’s Office of Communications and the Instructional Television (ITV) Departments received several 2009 Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Best in Category, Gold, and Silver Star Awards for excellence in school communications. The awards were announced at the TSPRA Star Awards Celebration last week during the association’s annual conference in Austin, Texas.
 Each year, TSPRA recognizes communicators in school districts, education foundations, education associations and organizations for their outstanding contributions in school communications. This year, over1000 entries were received in the annual contest.
 Entries …

 Sheriff Martin Cuellar invites you to a Candle Light Vigil in honor of all Teen Age Victims who have passed away due to a motor vehicle accident.  The vigil will take place on Friday evening March 5 from 6p.m. to 8p.m. at St. Peter’s Plaza.