Archives for September 2010
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Autobiography documents young girl’s life of slavery and her inspiration to overcome it The Laredo Public Library is continuing its tradition of bringing in amazing authors with powerful stories at lectures for the community and the next author will not disappoint. Author of The Road of Lost Innocence, Somaly Mam,
Courtesy Lesley Lopez, Bill signed into law focuses on tax breaks, small business support to spur job creation Washington D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that a $30 billion-lending fund to increase lending to small businesses became law yesterday. The legislation also contains nearly $12 billion in tax cuts for small businesses. The $30
Courtesy Joe Baeza, In response to the conviction of Laredo Police Officer Orlando Jesus Hale today….. “The Laredo Police Department remains committed and steadfast in our resolve to serve and protect the citizens of Laredo and the United States. In this effort The Laredo Police Department will continue to collaborate and partner with Federal, State,
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, Webb County Judge Danny Valdez and the Commissioners Court will hold a press conference Tuesday, September 28th to introduce the newly created Webb County Fire Department. The press conference will take place at 2 p.m. at the Webb County Courthouse located at 1000 Houston. During the press conference, information will be given
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Tuesday, October 5 is the 27th anniversary of National Night Out (in Texas only), designed to heighten crime prevention awareness; generate support for local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Hoping to
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – – The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) wants to protect everyone against seasonal influenza (FLU) and pneumonia; and is recommending that EVERYONE get vaccinated against seasonal flu. Why should you get vaccinated? Seasonal FLU vaccine is the most effective measure towards reducing influenza respiratory complications, especially for those
Courtesy Raul Leal, The closure of IH 35 Southbound frontage road (SBFR) between from IH 35 SB exit #4 through Santa Maria Ave. and Del Mar Blvd. has been extended to Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 9 p.m. due to continuation of milling, paving and installation of pavement markings of the IH 35 SBFR.
Weekly address from the White House. Crossroads on the Economy September 25, 2010 Youtube White House Channel
City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas presented a check to students and president Irasema Ramirez of the Laredo Community College Disability Students Club, to help them with their activities to promote awareness that students with disabilities does not mean they are not capable of excelling in a collegiate atmosphere. Additionally, Mayor Salinas recognized local
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) –The Webb County Sheriff’s Office is stepping technology to the next level. Sheriff Martin Cuellar introduced “The Terra Hawk” yesterday morning at a press conference. The “Terra Hawk”, a mobile surveillance unit, is designed for rapid response, ease of deployment and tactical superiority in surveillance. It will
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