Archives for May 2010
Laredo, Texas ( Webb County) – On Monday, May 3rd, 2010, at approximately 10 p.m., Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 911 call approximately 25 miles out on Highway 359. Deputies encountered a Honduran citizen with a possible gunshot wound to his upper torso, the male subject was immediately provided with medical attention and
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Retro-Reflectivity Traffic Control Company will keep the right lane of Guadalupe between Cedar and Marcella closed until noon on Thursday, May 6, 2010. They are removing and replacing AEP electrical posts on the north side of Guadalupe. Motorists are urged to take other routes during these days to avoid congestion, especially during peak
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Documentary “Camera Of My Family” to be inaugural session Laredo, TX—After a successful launch ceremony just over one week ago, the Laredo Public Library’s Wall of Tolerance Center & Museum will open with its first lesson this Saturday, May 8, 2010, starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Laredo Public Library HEB Multi-Purpose
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, On-going extension construction project forces temporary closure Due to the con-going construction of the Bartlett Avenue extension project, a section of Bartlett Avenue is going to be closed to thru traffic from Hillside Street to Gale Street from Friday, May 7, to Friday, May 28, 2010. (See attached map). Vehicles going east
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The City of Laredo Public Works Division will be repairing three sections of concrete that have collapsed on Iturbide. Crews will close the 1300 block of Iturbide on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, starting at 7:00 p.m. and will re-open on Monday, May 10 at 8:00 a.m. City Public Works crews will remove
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Contractor crews will close the intersection of South Unitec and Carrier on the northbound side on Wednesday May 6, 2010, starting at 7:00 a.m. Traffic may continue east on Carrier and then turn left on Ravisa to get back on South Unitec – northbound. Local traffic will have access from the north
City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas welcomed Utilities Director Tomas Rodriguez and his staff to City Hall to proclaim the week, National Drinking Water Week in Laredo. Salinas focused on the importance of our water, especially, as it is our most valuable natural resource; and only tap water delivers public health protection, fire protection,
Courtesy Joe Baeza, The newest addition of the Laredo Police Department’s fleet will be showcased today at City Hall prior to tonight’s Council Meeting. The new LPD “Black and White” police cruiser is covered in retro style black and white colors, falling in line with the nationally recognized, traditional police car. Not only is the
Courtesy Joe Baeza, It has been one year since the Laredo Police Department has implemented a policy to tow all vehicles that do not have minimum financial responsibility as required by State law. Through an ordinance passed by city council the department was tasked with the enforcement of this new mandate. A total of 2019
Economy Expands for Third Straight Quarter Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today released the following statement in response to a Commerce Department report released Friday that shows the U.S. economy grew swiftly in the first quarter of 2010, calling it a good sign as the nation continues on a path
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