Archives for October 2009
Courtesy Richard Pauza, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized 40 rounds of hidden rifle ammunition and seized nearly 28 pounds of cocaine valued at $888,000 in two separate, unrelated enforcement actions this week. The latest seizure occurred on Oct. 15 at Bridge
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, The Early College High School is proud to announce two students that have been selected by the College Board as 2009-2010 National Hispanic Recognition Scholars. The scholars are Alexandra Reyes and Cristina Sanchez. Early College High School Principal Jose Cerda, along with the faculty, staff, and administration congratulate these two young students.
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – Weather permitting, on Oct. 20, 2009 from 9:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. on Oct. 21, 2009, a temporary nighttime IH 35 NB closure 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
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Courtesy Raul Leal, AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is proud to announce selection of the winner and honorees of its annual Environmental Achievement Award. The award recognizes the best projects or processes that meet TxDOT’s transportation goals while also protecting or enhancing the environment. Eligible projects must show ability to proactively protect
Courtesy Raul Leal, After Laredo students learn how to eliminate litter as part of the new Don’t Mess with Texas Litter Force 76-school tour, they can wear their support all year long by earning a superhero T-shirt featuring their school’s name. The Litter Force superheroes are bringing a new four-month-long energized show to schoolchildren across
Mayor Raul G. Salinas and Laredo City Council recognized Mildred Judy Reyna, on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Addressing a full house filled with family and City of Laredo employees, Mayor Salinas read a litany of accomplishments and organizations which Ms. Reyna had made an impact here in Laredo. After receiving a standing ovation,
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas ( Webb County) – On October 16,2009 at approximately 5 p.m. Webb County Narcotic Investigators along with ICE agents executed a State Narcotic Search Warrant at the 3100 blk. of Ligarde St., Laredo Texas. Deputies found Juan Abrego 55 years of age flushing the contraband in the bathroom.
Courtesy Joe Baeza, On Thursday October 15, 2009 Laredo Police were notified of a body found in an empty field at the 3100 block of Chacon. There the body of a male John Doe was located and appeared to have been at the site for at least a full day. The Medical Examiner took custody
Courtesy Raul Leal, Please be advised that the TxDOT Laredo Maintenance crew will be assisting with traffic control for the milling of some inlets located on Loop 20 between the Armory and Del Mar Blvd. TRAFFIC IMPACT: The center lane and right lanes on Loop 20 will be closed. The traveling public will need to
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