Archives for October 2009
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO — As the U.S.-Mexico border community prepares for the upcoming All Souls Day (Día de Los Muertos) holiday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are advising the traveling public that certain agricultural items that are used in holiday decorations are prohibited from entry to the
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – Weather permitting, on Oct. 23 – 24, 2009, from approximately 9:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. daily, temporary nighttime IH 35 NB (northbound) closures at the FM 1472 overpass project will be put into effect to install steel girders as part of the NB FM 1472 direct connector bridge. All NB
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Two recent graduates from Cigarroa High School have received AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement (AP) Exams. Sergio Benitez received the AP Scholar with Honors Award and Juan Olvera received the AP Scholar Award. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance
Courtesy Jay St. John, We are very excited to announce a new two hour un-bias community action talk radio morning program, hosted by Jay St. John, that will air beginning November 30th on 1550am. The program is public access, candidate friendly, and dedicated to the prosperity of our community. This new talk radio program will
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, 1,719 pounds of marijuana seized within the last 4 days Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at approximately 6:45 am, Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies seized 317 pounds of marijuana. Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop approximately one mile North of Rio Bravo, the driver
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, 2009, the 2700 block of San Agustin, between Jefferson and Alamo, will be closed as ACS Construction crews will be installing water lines for a private development in the area. The closure will be in place until Friday, October 23, 2009, weather permitting. For more information, contact ACS
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas ( Webb County) – On Tuesday, October 20,2009, at approximately 10 am, The Webb county Sheriff’s office crime stoppers unit received a crime stoppers tip regarding an abandoned handgun at the intersection of pine and Canada Street, Laredo, Texas. Upon arrival Deputies found what appeared to be a
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Assisted by Laredo Police Department and Laredo Community College off duty Officer Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at approximately 5:30 am, Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop leading to the seizure of 824 pounds of marijuana. Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, Webb County Precinct 3 Commissioner Jerry Garza will be holding a special press conference Thursday, October 22 to announce details of a Veterans Rental Assistance Grant that was recently awarded to Webb County from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). The press conference will take place at 10 a.m.
Courtesy Bryan Benway, LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League will host their 2009-10 home opener this Saturday (Oct 24th) when they host the Allen Americans at the LEC. Saturday also marks the return of tailgating to Bucks games, with the first tailgate cookoff starting at 4pm outside the LEC. The entire
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