Archives for January 2011
(CNN) — At least 12 people were shot at a Tucson grocery store on Saturday, and U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was among them, a Democratic party source told CNN. Giffords, 40, was holding a constituent meeting at the grocery store when the shooting occurred, according to a schedule posted on her website. (Read More) Picture
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The City of Laredo Public Works Division will resurface the north and south side parking lots at City Hall, starting at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, January 8, 2011. Crews will be milling the parking lots to prepare them for the paving crew. The public is asked to refrain from parked in the
Courtesy Lesley Lopez, major increase in SERVICE INDUSTRY jobs WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) applauded today’s Labor Department announcement of a dramatic drop in the national unemployment rate, which fell from 9.8 to 9.4 percent in December 2010, the largest drop in 19 months. The unemployment rate in Texas continued to
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, Tx – As promised and delivered in his first term, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas will continue to make his office of the people, by the people and for the people by taking his second oath of office in a very public ceremony with the community invited to attend
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City Of Laredo’s contractor, Price Construction, now known as Anderson-Columbia, beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, January 10, 2011, will completely close completely Mann Road on the west side of IH-35 to begin reconstructing the pavement with concrete. The detour route will direct traffic to Calton Road via Santa Maria and the
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – -The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) wants to inform the public that The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will begin its annual airdrop of rabies vaccine baits over portions of southern and western Texas in the continuing effort to protect people and livestock from rabies.
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Job creation, deficit reduction, and strengthening the middle class his top priorities Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (Texas 28th District) was sworn into his fourth two-year term in the United States Congress. “These last several years have been extremely challenging for Texas families,” Congressman Cuellar said. “It’s crucial
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry maintained their vigilance this New Year’s weekend and seized more than a ton of marijuana hidden in a commercial truck. The seizure occurred on Dec. 31 at the World Trade Bridge . A CBP officer referred
Courtesy Veronica Castillon, Laredo, Tx-It’s back to school for Laredo Independent School District students. Classes resume as scheduled on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 In preparation for the return of LISD’s 24,500 students, teachers spent Tuesday in professional development. The topic of the day throughout the district was “instructional planning with evidence of rigor and relevance.”
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – The following street-lane closures are in effect for US 83 (Guadalupe-Chihuahua Sts.) between Monterrey Ave. and Cedar Ave. in Laredo/Webb County: NEW – Maryland Ave. closed January 4, 2011 for one day. NEW – Lexington Ave closed January 5,2011 for one day. Chihuahua St., one outside eastbound
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