Archives for June 2009
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar announced today a $152,031 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Disadvantaged Nursing Student Scholarships (DNSS) program. The funding will allow TAMIU to provide financial assistance to up to 30 full time, economically-disadvantaged students from underrepresented racial/ethnic minority groups who
Congressman Cuellar announces additional $2.5 million in federal funding for runway rehabilitation, bringing Fiscal Year 2009 total to more than $19 million Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded an additional $2.5 million to the Laredo International Airport to rehabilitate runway 17R/35L. The monies are
El Cenizo’s Mayor Raul Reyes met with Congressman Cuellar at his Washington D.C. office. The Mayor is in town until Thursday with various official meetings on Capitol Hill. On Monday he met with the Congressman to discuss some of the city’s grant applications which are still pending.
The Laredo Broncos battled, but an error in the bottom of the 9th led to the Costal Bend Thunder sweeping the Broncos by a score of 3-2 at Fairgrounds Field. The Broncos had runners on 1st and 3rd with no one out in the first inning, but Mario Mendez, Argelis Nunez, and Andres Santos were
The Honorable Commissioner Pct.1 Frank Sciarrafa is seen here pictured with another County Representative handing a $1,500 check to the Cigarroa High School Girls Athletic Deptartment which will be used to fund part of the cost for a new trophy case that will be displayed in the gymnasium this check will be used with another check
Laredo, TX—June 22, 2009—Last Friday, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas underwent minor surgery and is now recovering well at home. Because of the success of the surgery, Salinas will return to work in a few days; however, he will continue to perform some lesser mayoral duties from home until he is fully recovered
Although, the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) has not received any reports for the past three (3) days we have received confirmation from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) laboratory system on four (4) pending suspects. In total the City of Laredo now has 39 confirmed cases. All cases are well, have
Webb County Sheriff Deputies and Crime Stoppers are asking for the community to help capture this individual by calling 727-TIPS or 1-800-558-TIPS all calls are anonymous and callers may receive a reward of up to $1,000.00. We ask the community to help us keep Our Community Safe. SUBJECT WAS PLACED ON PROBATION AND VIOLATED SEVERAL
Team Caballero (Juan Caballero, Family and Friends) gathered together on Saturday to greet hundreds of supporters that turned out for a plate sale at Auto Zone (McPherson & Hillside) this past Saturday. Team Caballero braved the heat putting together plates that consisted of Sirloin Steak, Rice, and Beans. The mesquite cooked steak was donated by Constable
By: Cestus Press This past Friday June 19th 2009, the Laredo Entertainment Center in Laredo,Texas, was electric as ESPN Friday Night Fights invaded the border city with an action packed six fight card promoted by Banner Promotions. The non televised portion of the undercard saw Cestus Management’s two up-and-coming prospects Robert “NIGHTHAWK” Luna Jr. and Rodolfo
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