Archives for September 2010
Courtesy TxDot, New methodology leads to increased accuracy of congestion data AUSTIN – Using more accurate technology, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) unveiled an updated list of Texas‘ 100 most congested roadway segments Wednesday. In developing the update, the state used actual traffic speed data to calculate delay, rather than estimations based on traffic
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – – The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) is urging the public to continue to clean their gardens, lots, businesses and get rid of standing water to prevent vector borne diseases such as West Nile and Dengue Fever as well other vectors. Last week, the first human case
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Online grant applications can help bring bookstore back to Laredo (Laredo, TX – Sept 1, 2010) If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That is the motivation behind Mary Benavides’ effort to help bring a new, “new book” bookstore to Laredo. Last month, Benavides was in the running to
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 6, 2010. The holiday closure includes the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department will continue all services on its regular schedule. Webb County Offices will re-open at 8 a.m. Tuesday,
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, All Laredo Independent School District campuses will be closed Monday, September 6, due to staff development training. LISD administration, faculty, and staff will report to work on Monday morning for their required staff development training. However, there will be no classes for students on Monday due to staff development training. Students will
Courtesy Danny Angel, (September 1st, EDINBURG, TX)-The Broncos (1-1) showed their tenacity holding on for a 6-5 win over the Edinburg Road Runners (1-1) at Edinburg Stadium to force a deciding game three tomorrow night. Reyes Dorado got Ambiorix Concepcion to ground out with the winning run at second base and two outs in the
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Wednesday, September 1st, 2010, at approximately 9:15 a.m., Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies executed two felony warrants for the charge of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Arrested without incident was Jose Andres Gongora Jr., 27 years of age, and Juan Gabriel Olvera, 32 years
Courtesy Danny Angel, (August 31st, LAREDO, TX) –The Broncos (47-45) allowed eight runs in the first three innings and Edinburg (50-39) never looked back, taking game one of the opening round the of 2010 ULB playoffs by a final of 14-5. The Broncos will face elimination tomorrow night in Edinburg, needing a win to force
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Assisted by The Drug Enforcement Administration Laredo, Texas – On Monday, August 30th, 2010, at approximately 8:30 p.m., An investigation by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration led to the interdiction of narcotics at a local hotel. The seizure occurred at the 5900
Courtesy Maribel Valdez, Hugo De La Vina, Assistant Principal of F.S. Lara Academy with the Laredo Independent School District, has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as the Region One Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year. TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from the 20 region Education Service
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