(Laredo, Tx)-A tractor trailer accident occurred at mile post marker 29 on the north bound lane.  The traveling public is being detoured to exit IH 35 at mile post 18 to continue their travel to SH 44 and IH 35 to Encinal.
The traveling public is urged to slow down, watch out for the road maintenance crews, obey all warning signs, and traffic control at the accident site.

Courtesy Richard Pauza,
(LAREDO, TEXAS) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Thursday apprehended an East Texas man wanted on an outstanding warrant for sexual assault in Montgomery County , Texas . The apprehension occurred on Jan. 26 2011 at Gateway to the Americas Bridge . A CBP officer referred a Dodge Ram pickup driven by Danny Ray Rancher, a 56-year-old male U.S. citizen from Willis , Texas for a secondary examination. During the examination, CBP officers verified Rancher’s identity and confirmed he …

Courtesy Steve Harmon,
(Laredo, Tx)- Show off your pride and join Texas A&M International University students and fans at Spirit Week Sunday, Jan. 29 – Saturday, Feb. 4.
         All events are free for TAMIU students with a valid ID and most events are free to the public.
         “After a very successful first year, we expanded the activities and events even further in an effort to bring more pride to the TAMIU campus and celebrate the achievements of our athletic teams,” said Miguel A. Treviño, associate director, Office of Student Affairs (OSA).
         Treviño …

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.