Courtesy Roland De La Cruz,
(Laredo, Tx)- The Lady Longhorns invite you to a one day tournament on Sunday May 20th at the United High School Gym team entry fee is $150 and it is open to all elementary school levels.  Three game guarantee.  Space is limited call Roland de La Cruz for more information at 956-236-6052.  Trophies and Medals will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place winning teams.  Space is limited so call today!

(Laredo, Tx)-The Laredo Wolves Girls Basketball Team made their debut this past Saturday at the Lady Longhorns Invitational.  The newly formed team consists of 4th grade elementary students from Alicia Ruiz Elementary, J.C. Martin Elementary and Kawas Elementary.  The team includes 17 girls in total.  The fourth grade bracket in the tournament included four teams The Lady Texans who won first place, the Clark Bulldogs who placed second, The Laredo Wolves who placed third, and the Lady Longhorns who placed fourth.
Each team played three games.  The tournament started at 8:20 …

(Laredo, Tx)- Mariscos El Pescador hosted children from Sacred Heart Childrens Home yesterday afternoon to a sit down lunch in observance of Dia del Niño.  The event took place at their location on South Zapata Hwy.  The children enjoyed a Lil’ Sailors Boat which is the restaurants signature menu item for children 12 and under.  The Lil’ Sailors Boat was served with their choice of a hamburger or chicken and was accompanied by french fries.  Their refreshments were served in a souvenir cup. 

 Pre-teens and adults who accompanied the children enjoyed a …

Courtesy Richard Pauza,
 LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at the Laredo Port of Entry on Tuesday seized more than 1,700 pieces of prohibited fruit and other items from a single traveler.  
The seizure occurred on April 23, 2012 during a routine examination at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge . A CBP officer referred a 2005 Ford Econoline van driven by a 46-year-old male resident of Lakeland , Fla. for a secondary examination. A CBP agriculture specialist conducted an intensive examination of the conveyance and discovered commercial quantities of …

Courtesy Richard Pauza,
 LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Monday seized more than two tons of alleged marijuana hidden in a commercial truck.   The seizure occurred on April 16, 2011 during an examination conducted at the World Trade Bridge import lot. A CBP officer referred a 1995 Volvo tractor hauling a commercial shipment of auto parts for a secondary examination. CBP officers performed an intensive examination and discovered 189 bundles commingled with the shipment containing a total of 4,161 pounds …

Courtesy Richard Pauza,
 LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Tuesday seized alleged methamphetamine valued at $425,000.  The seizure occurred on April 17, 2012 during a routine examination at Lincoln-Juarez Bridge . A CBP officer referred a 2001 Chevy Tahoe driven by a 28-year-old U.S. citizen from Houston for a secondary examination. CBP officers conducted an intensive examination and discovered 14 packages containing 28.35 pounds of alleged methamphetamine hidden within the vehicle. The methamphetamine has an estimated street value of $425,000.  
 CBP …

A poll has been set up here at LaredoBuzz.Com with some of the Webb County Elections races that will be held in May.  Please take a minute to cast your vote in your respective races.  All votes are anonymous and you can vote only once per race.  Remember that two of the listed races are county wide races, they are the race for Webb County Attorney and the race for 341st District Judge.  More polls will be added within the next two days.  You can find the poll underneath the …

 (Laredo, Tx)-The Lady Horns invite you to their First Annual Basketball Tournament that will be held April 28th at the United High School Gym.  The tournament is open to all grade levels and every team is guaranteed at least three games.  Entry fee is only $150 per team.  Trophies will be given out to the top teams in their respective divisions.  Food will be provided for those competing and a sound system will provide music and entertainment. 
For more information call Roland De La Cruz at 956-236-6052.

Courtesy Will Krueger,
(AUSTIN) – “Figures don’t lie, but liars figure.” Senator Carlos Truan, D-Corpus Christi, uttered those words countless times as he fought for increased funding not only for his constituents’ needs and priorities, but also for education and health and human services programs, especially for low-income families. Many Texans, including those who never knew him, benefitted from his leadership and passion.
 ”Senator Truan made history as the first Hispanic to serve as Dean of the Texas Senate. More important, his accomplishments, especially in enhancing access to higher education in South …

Courtesy Larry Sanchez,
 In observance of the Easter Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Friday, April 6, 2012. 
The Webb County Sheriff’s administrative offices will also be closed but all other services will continue on their regular schedule.
The Webb County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office will be closed Friday, April 6 and Monday, April 9, 2012.
Webb County Offices, with the exception of the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office, will re-open at 8 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2012.
Webb County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. for their …