Archives for July 2009
Ranking by national magazine reaffirms what many residents already know Laredo, TX—July 10, 2009—Recently, the City of Laredo was ranked the Happiest City in the United States by Men’s Health, a national magazine which based its assessment on various factors, including statistics given by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. “Of course Laredo is
STATE-FOREIGN OPERATIONS BILL INCLUDES CUELLAR PROVISION TO CREATE FIRST BI-NATIONAL COMMISSION TO COORDINATE US-MEXICO BORDER EFFORTS Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) today applauded Thursday’s House passage of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010, which invests over $48 billion to bolster U.S. foreign policy efforts and includes a
AUSTIN-Consistent with its values of encouraging local participation, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) today posted Notice of Opportunity to Comment (http://www.txdot.gov/public_involvement/public_comment/rules_change.htm) to encourage input from transportation partners across the state on the restructuring of the department’s system of project planning, funding and programming. TxDOT began the process to make revisions to the agency’s program
On Thursday, July 09, 2009, at approximately 11:37 a.m. Ramiro Campos, 28 yrs. old, and Arnulfo Garza, 32 yrs. old, were placed under arrest for Burglary of Habitation F/2 and Theft C/B. Both individuals are believed to be part of a rash of burglaries for the past several months. The crime duo’s mode of
July 9, 2009-San Angelo, TX-the Laredo Broncos got a solid pitching performance by Luis Arroyo, but it wasn’t enough as they lost to the San Angelo Colts by a score of 4-2 at Foster Field, on Thursday. The Colts struck 1st in the bottom of the 1st inning. With runners on the corners and 2
Laredo, TX – The City of Laredo Health Department wants to remind the public that sustained temperatures in excess of 90 degrees Fahrenheit puts persons at risk of heat related illness such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. This is especially critical since the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in many areas
BILL SUPPORTS LOW INCOME FOOD PROGRAMS, RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) today voted to pass the Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Bill, 2010, which provides over $24 billion to the Department of Agriculture to fund low-income food programs, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), rural development
Courtesy Jesus Quiroz / La Sanbe The Green Day tour got started in Seattle and LaSanbe was there. Show was high energy, non-stop punk/rock throw down. Crowd was fairly mixed, but definitely more on the younger side. That kind of scene can make old rockers feel, well old. But, the band are not exactly young
July 8, 2009-San Angelo, TX-the Laredo Broncos used a 5 run 9th to take a late lead, but the San Angelo Colts scored 2 in the 9th to tie it and 1 in the 10th to win by a score of 8-7 at Foster Field, on Wednesday. The Colts struck first in the 3rd inning.
Pickens Applauds Congressman Cuellar’s Support of Natural Gas Bill to Reduce Foreign Oil Imports Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar today joined legendary energy expert T. Boone Pickens to discuss and promote major natural gas legislation aimed at transforming the country’s use of natural gas. The Congressman met with Pickens on the steps of
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