Archives for November 2010
Courtesy Lesley Lopez, WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, recognized Andrew Trautmann Elementary School, located in Laredo, Texas, as a recipient of the 2010 National Blue Ribbon School Award. Only 314 schools nation-wide received the honor this year. The award honors public and private elementary,
Courtesy Joe Baeza, The Laredo Police Department C.R.A.S.H. Team is conducting an investigation regarding an accident that happened on Tuesday November 16th at 1 pm at the intersection of Pine and Zapata Highway. The case involves a white van and a small black passenger vehicle. The driver and sole occupant of the black car was identified
Mina’s Imports has some great gift ideas for Christmas that won’t hurt your budget. They carry a huge assortment of mexican and religious images. Ceramic or plaster statues hand crafted and imported from Mexico as well as beautiful paintings are available and in stock today. Clay plant holders, traditional Aztec Calendars and Authentic Mexican Bull
Courtesy TxDot, AUSTIN – With an agency goal of improving air quality and a desire to reduce waste, cut costs and improve efficiency, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and their contractors have to get creative. The use of recycled or reclaimed materials, such as asphalt shingles or rubber tire scrap, in road building is
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, One of the Laredo Bucks favorite hockey players, Jeff Bes, was honored this week for scoring his 1,000 points in his long and tenured hockey career. Recognized by City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas and members of the Laredo City Council, including newly-elected District II Council Member Esteban Rangel and District VIII
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Monday, November 15, 2010, at approximately 11 a.m., Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call at the 400 block of Rodriguez Street in El Cenizo, Texas. The complainant reported to Sheriff’s Deputies an alleged sexual assault to a minor. Deputies conducted an investigation
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Laredo Independent School District is celebrating American Education Week. The annual celebration takes place November 14-20. This year’s theme “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility” spotlights the importance of providing every child in America with a quality public education from kindergarten through college and the need for everyone to
Courtesy Manuel Torres, As we all know the Holidays are upon us and it would be nice to help out those in need. So if you have any Cans or Toys you want to donate please help by dropping of goods at the following locations: Jett Bowl North w/Roque Vela A to Z tires w/Roberto
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – Pavement re-striping work and alternating lane closures will be in effect tonight on FM 1472 (Mines Rd.) between Interamerica Blvd. and Pan American Blvd. This work and impact to traffic will take place November 15, 2010 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. approximately. Work will be performed in a moving
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, “Need knows no border, and we can always find it in our hearts, and especially, our pockets, to help children in need, no matter where in the world they may be,” said City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas. “That is why I am supporting this important initiative, and I want to
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