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Archives for August 2010

Laredo Public Library & Food For Thought: “One City, One Book FIRST Discussion”

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The first One City, One Book group discussion of the book, “Into the Beautiful North,” by Luis Alberto Urrea will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2010, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Laredo Public Library HEB Multi-Purpose Room, 1120 E. Calton Road.  The group discussion is an informal setting, allowing for

Emergency Reconstruction Closes Street

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  Starting today, Tuesday, August 31, 2010, City of Laredo Public Works crews will close the 2800 block of Seymore between Kearney and Lion until Friday, September 3, 2010, due to an emergency repair and reconstruction of the valley gutter in the area.  Additionally, El Metro will not have access to the stop

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC WILL CLOSE FOR TRAINING

 Courtesy Xochitl Mora, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Health Department Immunization Clinic will be closed on the following dates for training: September 2, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. September 9, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. For further information, you may call the City of Laredo

Broncos lose regular season finale; finish a franchise record 47-44

Courtesy Danny Angel, (August 30th, LAREDO, TX)-The Broncos (47-44) finished the 2010 regular season in the loss column falling to Coastal Bend Thunder (31-60) 11-7 in the regular season finale.  Laredo now turns its attention towards the 2010 ULB playoffs and specifically the Edinburg Road Runners. No matter what happens in the post season the

CBP Officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry Arrest San Antonio Man Wanted on Sexually Violent Predator Warrant

  Courtesy Richard Pauza,  EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry apprehended a San Antonio , Texas man wanted on an outstanding warrant for sexually violent predator. The apprehension occurred on Aug. 27, 2010 at Eagle Pass International Bridge (Bridge I). A CBP officer

Rubio Pleads Guilty to having threatened and unlawfully restrained girlfriend

Courtesy Monica Garcia,  The Domestic Violence Unit of the District Attorney’s Office reports that Rolando Rene Rubio entered a guilty plea today in the 406th District Court and was sentenced to three years in jail by the Honorable Judge Oscar J. Hale.  Rubio has been incarcerated at the Webb County Jail ‘since his arrest and

Laredo Books & More Needs Community’s Votes For Brick & Mortar Store

  Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Online grant applications can help bring bookstore back to Laredo  (Laredo, TX – August 3, 2010)  Mary Benavides may have a petite frame, but her determination to bring a bookstore back to Laredo, is super-sized.  Benavides is  looking for alternative funding mechanisms to help bring a bookstore back to laredo and

Webb County Sheriff’s Office Seizes 700 Pounds of Marijuana Over the Weekend

Assisted by the Drug Enforcement Administration Courtesy Maru De La Paz,  Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Friday, August 30, 2010, at approximately 8 p.m., The Webb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Unit assisted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, conducted an investigation on a mechanic shop at the 8100 block of San Gabriel.  Deputies developed information

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to Start Patrolling Texas-Mexico Border on Wednesday

Courtesy Lesley Lopez,   Remotely-Piloted Aircraft to be Stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that starting Wednesday, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin operating an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) along the Texas-Mexico border in an effort to help deter illegal activity.   This UAS will be

The Laredo Broncos announce the Players of the Week for Week 11 and 12.

Courtesy Ray Melendez, Week 11 (August 8-14) – Jonathan Cisneros, 3B, batted .522 average, 2 HR, 9 Runs with a .593 On Base Percentage. The award is sponsored by Embassy Suites of Laredo. Cisneros was signed by the Amarillo Dillas in the United League on 6/18/10 and then after playing in only eight games with

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