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Archives for January 2011

Diocese of Laredo To Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, With a full week of activities ranging from academic, artistic and talent to the deeply spiritual, the seven Catholic schools in the Diocese of Laredo will celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2011, from January 30 to February 4, with most of the events occurring on the schools campuses. The celebration kicks off on

Sheriff’s Deputies Seize 4 Million Dollars Worth of Narcotics

Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at approximately 7 p.m., Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies in conjunction with Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted an investigation that led them to the 4500 block of Santa Anita. Upon arrival, officers seized 516 pounds of cocaine at an estimated street

City of Laredo Heads To Austin for Bi-Annual Advocacy Trip

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  Laredo, TX— It’s time once again for the bi-annual trip to Austin, where city leaders converge on the state’s Capitol to make sure that city issues are heard.  This year, the City of Laredo Delegation will depart on Sunday, January 23, 2011 and will return on Thursday, January 27, 2011.  “Laredo is

Valentine Baskets Have Requirements Permits, Regulations Required to Sell Valentines and other Holiday Treats

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX—January 20, 2011—As the Valentine’s Day holiday approaches, the City of Laredo Building Development Services Department would like to remind all local vendors that they must have a permit if they plan on selling Valentine baskets or other holiday treats.  A 2004 City of Laredo ordinance requires vendors to have a

City of Laredo Proclamation, Council Recognitions

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx) Mayor Pro Tempore Johnny Rendon, subbing for City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas who is in Washington, D.C. today for the Winter Conference of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, joined by Sandra Rocha Taylor, executive director for Laredo Main Street and the LMS Board, helped to proclaim January 29,

Festival Features More Private Ranches Nature Photography, Kayaking Events Added

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  Laredo, Tx — Have you ever seen a vermillion flycatcher catch a fly?  How about the state bird of Texas, the mockingbird, in a dance to flush out insects?  Or a crested Caracara swooping down on road kill? These are just a few of the beautiful creatures that can be seen in

CBP Officers Seize Cocaine Valued at $1.7 Million at Del Rio Port of Entry

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection,  DEL RIO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry during the busy Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend kept their eyes sharp and seized alleged cocaine valued at $1.7 million in a vehicle driven by a local man.  The seizure

CONGRESSMEN HENRY CUELLAR, MICHAEL MCCAUL TO SIT SIDE BY SIDE AT STATE OF THE UNION

 Courtesy Eddie Zavala,   WASHINGTON, DC – In the spirit of bipartisanship, Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) will sit side-by-side next Tuesday as President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address.   “For the sake of those we represent, we must work hand in hand,” said Congressman Cuellar. “This is

Salinas Advocates for Job Growth and Signs Civility Accord Joins Congressman Cuellar on Hill

 Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  (Laredo, Tx) While attending the 79th Annual Winter Business Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Laredo Mayor Raul Salinas called on national, state and his fellow local leaders to be guided in their actions by the need for job creation and the understanding that the private sector must lead in

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