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Archives for November 2010

CBP Prepares to Process Expected Surge for Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, TEXAS –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announces that it will employ holiday facilitation measures in advance of the expected surge in northbound traffic during Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.  CBP will continue to monitor the traffic and open all 12 passenger vehicle traffic lanes at Lincoln-Juarez Bridge and four at

“Luces En La Avenida” First-ever San Bernardo Avenue merchants’ lighting contest

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, TX  Nov 23, 2010)  As the City of Laredo prepares for its annual NavidadFest Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, the event’s new location has created a new and exciting opportunity for local merchants who may want to get in the holiday spirit. This year, the parade will start at the

CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry Take Custody of New Jersey Man Wanted for Murder, Attempted Murder

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry early this morning coordinated with Mexican officials and took custody of a New Jersey man wanted for murder, attempted murder and four other charges.  The apprehension occurred on Nov. 23, 2010 at Lincoln-Juarez Bridge . CBP officers

UPDATE – US 83 (Guadalupe-Chihuahua) Street Closures

US 83 (Guadalupe-Chihuahua Sts.) cross streets between Monterrey Ave. and Cedar Ave. in Laredo/Webb County:  ●    NEW – Lexington Avenue, between Chihuahua and Rosario, will be closed beginning on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 for two days to place waterline along Chihuahua Street crossing Lexington. It will re-open by Thursday, November 25, 2010. ●    ONGOING –

Thanksgiving Dinner and Dance by Judge Valdez, Guerra Communications, and Fernando Salinas Trust

Courtesy Aurora Ramos,  Webb County Judge Danny Valdez, Guerra Communications, and the Fernando A, Salinas Trust, will be hosting their 13th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Dance Tuesday, November 23.  The event starts at 6 p.m. and will take place at the Lake Casa Blanca Ball Room.     Every year Judge Valdez, Guerra Communications, and the Fernando

LISD campuses and offices to observe Thanksgiving Holiday

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,             Laredo Independent School District campuses and administrative offices will be closed beginning Monday, November 22, through Friday, November 26 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.   However, the LISD Tax Office will be open Monday, November 22 through Wednesday, November 24.  The Tax Office is located at 904 Juarez Ave. and will

LISD campuses earn Gold Performance Acknowledgements

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,      Laredo Independent School District campuses have earned Gold Performance Acknowledgements (GPA) according to the Texas Education Agency. The acknowledgements recognize districts and campuses for their high academic performances on 13 different indicators including Advanced Course/Dual Enrollment Completion; Advanced Placement Results; Attendance Rate; College-Ready Graduates; Commended Performance in Reading/ELA, Mathematics, Writing, Science, and

COPS and LOBSTERS

Courtesy Joe Baeza,    Red Lobster restaurants have a national fundraising campaign called “Cops & Lobsters”.  Our local restaurant has offered this fund raising opportunity to our explorers.  During this event officers will assist servers by; bringing water, refilling beverages, serving bread, mingling with and informing guest about the explorer program and asking them to

CBP Seizes $565,950 in Undeclared Currency, 43 Dead, Skinned Iguanas and Heroin at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry over a 24-hour period seized more than half a million in undeclared currency, 43 dead, skinned iguanas and more than a pound of heroin in separate enforcement actions.                                                                                      The currency seizure occurred on Thursday, Nov. 18,

Get Free Ice When You Purchase Your 20 Pack at Express Lane Drive-Thru

Express Lane Drive-Thru on Zapata Hwy. is under new management.  At Express Lane Drive-Thru you will find the coldest domestic and imported beer in town.  Domestic Beer Products that you will find are Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Light Products, Michelob Regular, Light, and Ultra Imported Beer in stock inludes Corona, Carta Blanca, Dos X’s,

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