Archives for September 2009
Landmark legislation expands federal student aid, includes $13 Million in renovation funding for Webb County Schools Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today voted for the single largest investment in federal college aid, helping more students and families pay for college. The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, H.R. 3221, reforms the federal student
On Tuesday September 15, at approximately 9:54pm Laredo Police dispatch received a 911 call on a shooting at the 600 blk of Bayonne Ln. Police responded and encountered a male victim with gunshot wounds. Laredo Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to Doctors Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The victim was identified as
(Laredo) Tano Tijerina announced his intentions to run for Webb County Judge yesterday at the Paso Real in front of a huge gathering of supporters. Surrounded by friends and family Tano stood on stage and addressed the crowd pointing out the difficult times that Webb County is currently facing under the current administration and the lack of
Mexican Independence Day was celebrated yesterday at the Laredo Civic Center, hosted by the Ladrillera Senior Center . More than four hundred seniors from throughout Laredo , attended this event, many of the local Adult Care Centers brought their cliental in vans, cars, and or buses. Each attendee was able to take a spin around
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, The Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts student newspaper, The Magnet Tribune, recently received a national award from the National Scholastic Press Association. For the 13th year in a row, the Magnet Tribune was recognized with the NSPA’s honor rating of First Class Award, for newspapers published during the
Laredo, TX – -The City of Laredo Health Department will hold its regularly scheduled rabies clinic. We want to inform the public that recently our animal control officers have seen a surge of unvaccinated pets. Additionally, a local boy was bitten by an unvaccinated dog putting him at potential risk of rabies. We urge everyone
Courtesy Monica Garcia, Assistant District Attorney Sergio Lozano and Defense Attorney Oscar Pena, Sr. began jury selection in the 49th District Court on Monday, September 11, 2009. On trial is Luis Martin Gonzalez (5/7/1986). Gonzalez is charged with the September 7, 2008 Murder of Jose Albert Melecio. Laredo Police responded to an emergency call at
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Make some time for laughs at Texas A&M International University. Two professional comedians will perform at 7 p.m. at the TAMIU Student Center, room 236. Season passes for students are $15, $30 for TAMIU faculty and staff, and public $45. Contact the Student Center at 326.2934 for more information. Texas A&M
Recognizes contributions of Hispanic Americans, celebrates heritage and culture Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today recognizes the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a month-long celebration beginning September 15, 2009 through October 15, which recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans and celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture nationwide. “This year takes special meaning as
Courtesy LaSanbe, There were several things that happened this weekend that I never got around to mentioning. On Friday we learned of the passing of entertainment great, Larry Gelbart. He wrote and produced several works, but what I remember him mostly for is his work on M*A*S*H. It’s one of my all-time favorite shows and
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