Archives for December 2010
Courtesy Lesley Lopez, Washington, D.C. –Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) applauds the announcement that successful negotiations between U.S. and Korean officials have lead to significant progress toward a Korea-U.S. free trade pact. The text of the revised agreement must now be finalized and ratified by the U.S. Congress and the Korean Legislature. United States Trade
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, As many prepare for the upcoming holidays and gatherings with loved ones, our citizens in the armed forces are overseas serving and protecting our right of freedom. To honor those who are serving and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, Webb County Commissioner Jerry Garza will be hosting
Courtesy Lesley Lopez, WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), announced that the House successfully passed the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, which permanently extended income tax cuts for all income up to $250,000 a year. The bill now goes on to a vote in the Senate. A typical middle-class American
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – Effective today, December 3, 2010, the traveling public can expect alternating lane closures on IH 35 northbound frontage road (NBFR) (San Dario Ave.) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and FM 1472 (Mines Rd.) southbound from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. IH 35 northbound frontage road (NBFR) (San
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO– Again, today December 3, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gilmar Construction will conduct construction work at the right turn island on northbound US 83 South (Zapata Highway) at Loop 20. No right turn will be permitted. Traffic will be detoured to the US 83-SH 359 Three Points Interchange for
Courtesy Lesley Lopez, WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), announced that the House passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, the most significant improvement to child nutrition programs in more than 30 years. The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Obama. Focusing on improving children’s health and
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, Fifteen (15) children have been selected to participate in a USA Savate Program to be held at the Fred & Anita Bruni Community Center scheduled to begin on Sunday, December 5, 2010. This project is the brainchild of collaboration between Webb County Pct. 4 Commissioner Sergio “Keko” Martinez, Constable Rodolfo Rodriguez, Jr.
Courtesy Ellie Reyes, This holiday season help us fight hunger with style as Joe Brand presents “Rock Your Style for Hunger” Fashion Runway Show. Entry fee is $20. A raffle with prizes including $500 Joe Brand Gift Certificate; iPad and an Ezip Scooter will be held that day. Buy your tickets today! Pancho Farias will
Courtesy eddie Zavala, WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar, TX-28, today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated its website and has now included several sites in Spanish. This is done is an effort to keep the growing Spanish-speaking population informed on how best to react during an emergency or
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Grandmas, Grandpas and anyone else who likes loteria is invited to go the Laredo Public Library, located at 1120 East Calton Road, this Sunday, December 5, 2010, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the HEB Multi-Purpose Room. The event is free to the public and there will be prizes for the winners
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