Archives for April 2009
During the past several weeks there has been several Burglaries reported. The burglaries involved the removal of burglar bars using bolt cutters. Most of the locations that were hit were businesses. The burglaries occurred during the night time or early morning. gathered on suspects and methods of operation. The ongoing burglary investigations
On Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at approximately 11:07 pm, the Laredo Police Department received a call of a shooting by the 2900 block of S. Arkansas Ave. Information given was that a male subject driving a gold Chrysler 300 had been shot and then crashed into a wall by the 3000 block of S. Arkansas
April 29, 2009-Laredo, TX- The Laredo Broncos of the United League announce that they have signed outfielder O.J. Garza to a 2009 contract. Garza grew up in Laredo and went to college at St. Mary’s. He has played 5 years in professional baseball and has a lifetime batting average of .265 with 16 career
Texas A&M International University presents its first TAMIU Annette Olsen-Fazi International Film Festival. The Festival will primarily be screened at the TAMIU Student Center Theater, room SC 236 twice weekly throughout May. The Festival honors the memory of the late Dr. Olsen-Fazi, who initiated the University’s first French Film Festival and passed away in January.
Effective May 01, 2009, the Laredo Police Department will begin towing vehicles without liability insurance. Purpose: Drivers are required by law to maintain financial responsibility in order to operate vehicles on Texas roadways. This new initiative is for the impounding of a vehicle that is being operated within the jurisdictional limits of the City
Promoters Arthur Pelullo/Banner Promotions and Rodney Berman/Golden Gloves will present a sensational championship fight card on Friday, June 19, 2009, at the Laredo Entertainment Center, located at 6700 Arena Boulevard in Laredo, Texas. The main event, co-feature, and other selected fights will be televised live on ESPN2, ESPN Desportes, their Spanish-Language Network, and ESPN 360.com.
Join the Laredo Public Library for a celebration for children and their families to promote reading. The celebration emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. There will be snacks, including popcorn and cotton candy, lots of fun and plenty of information from organizations who serve children. The Dia
LEGISLATION WILL HELP TO REDUCE DEFICITS, GIVE PAY-AS-YOU-GO RULES FULL FORCE OF LAW Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar this week joined other members of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition to unveil H.R. 2116, the Fiscal Honesty and Accountability Act of 2009, a measure that would strengthen Congress’ commitment to fiscal responsibility and accountability
The outbreak of disease in people caused by a new influenza virus of swine origin continues to grow in the United States and internationally. Today, CDC reports additional confirmed human infections, hospitalizations and the nation’s first fatality from this outbreak. The more recent illnesses and the reported death suggest that a pattern of more severe
April 29, 2009-Laredo, TX- The Laredo Broncos of the United League announce that starting pitcher Gregorio Martinez will return to the club for the 2009 season along with starter Maximo De La Cruz. Last year, Martinez was an United League All-Star for the Broncos as he went 6-5 with a 4.17 ERA in 17
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