(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!

Each team played three games.  The tournament started at 8:20 in the morning and continued late in the evening.  The tournament showcased some of the best local talent in Laredo at every elementary grade level in boys and girls basketball.  Trophies and medals were given to the top two teams in their respective divisions.

The Laredo Wolves are sponsored by Danny Lopez Candidate for Webb County Commissioner Pct.3, Danny’s Restaurant, Subway Submarines and Salads, The Laredo Wrestling Alliance and LaredoBuzz.Com.

The roster for the Laredo Wolves includes:  Summer Pate, Sylvia Rodriguez, Angela Martinez, Jocelyn Bravo, Nayma Jimenez, Genesis Saucedo, Jackylin Zapata, Ashley Gaytan, Amanda Gaytan, Natalie Ochoa, Cytlali Camero, Evelyn Espinoza, and Janie Camacho.  The Wolves Team Captains are Summer Pate, Sylvia Rodriguez, Jocelyn Bravo, Nayma Jimenez, and Angela Martinez.

For information on the team or sponsorship please contact Joe Martinez at 956-401-0702.

(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. 

 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 prohibited fruits, including: 1,550 mangos, 100 guavas, 39 mamey sapotes, 27 passion fruits, two kilograms of hog plums, half a kilogram of pork skins and half a kilogram of red rice.  A CBP agriculture specialist issued a $1,000 penalty for failure to declare prohibited agricultural products and seized the prohibited agricultural items.

 A CBP agriculture specialist also discovered fruit fly larvae in the mangos, guavas and mamey sapotes. A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plant pathologist positively identified the larvae as Anastrepha sp.

 “Our frontline agriculture specialists did a fantastic job and seized a commercial amount of prohibited fruit coming through the passenger vehicles lanes,” said Sidney Aki, CBP Port Director, Laredo . “The discovery of fruit fly larvae underscores the importance of CBP’s agricultural mission and protecting American agriculture from pests not known to exist in the U.S. ”

 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 of alleged marijuana.

 The marijuana has an estimated street value of $4.1 million. CBP officers seized the narcotics and the tractor trailer.

 “This is a significant load of narcotics discovered in the cargo environment and it reflects the excellent targeting and inspectional work of our frontline officers,” said Sidney Aki, CBP Port Director, Laredo . “Seizures like this one reaffirm CBP’s commitment to our border security mission while facilitating lawful commerce.”

 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 officers turned the driver over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents for further investigation.

 “This is a significant amount of methamphetamine and it underscores the reality of the drug threat our frontline officers faces on a daily basis,” said Sidney Aki, CBP Port Director, Laredo . “Seizing loads of hard narcotics like this is yet another example of CBP’s tireless pursuit of our border security mission.”

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 Texas, made a historical difference for South Texas.

 ”All of us who were privileged to serve with him in the Texas Legislature are saddened by his loss and will remember him fondly as a friend and colleague.”

 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 next regularly scheduled meeting at the Webb County Courthouse located at 1000 Houston Street.

On behalf of the Webb County Commissioners Court we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Easter.