Archives for February 2011
Courtesy Lesley Lopez, WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn (R-Texas), along with Congressman Henry Cuellar, (TX-28), released the following statements today after the Senate approved the nomination of U.S. Magistrate Judge Diana Saldaña of Laredo to be District Court Judge for the Southern District of Texas: “I am pleased the Senate
Courtesy Monica Garcia, The District Attorney is pleased to report that seven people utilized the Designated Driver Initiative on Super Bowl Sunday. The following are the locations and the number of people transported home free of charge. 2 Hal’s Landing 2 Buffalo Wild Wings 1 TKO 1 Exoticas 1 Cheers “I appreciate the support
Courtesy Monica Garcia, Luis Angel Soria, Jr. pled guilty to Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury (F/2) in the 406th District Court. He pled guilty to having run over his former girlfriend, Elizabeth Dalrymple, on July 28, 2009. The couple had reportedly been arguing at a local establishment called “The Location” and left together. Soria
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, Tx – Weather permitting on Tuesday-Friday, February 8-11, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gilmar Contruction crews will be conducting construction work on the center (brick paver) median work on Loop 20 at the intersection with Grand Central Blvd. located immediately due east of the IH 35-Loop 20
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry this weekend seized cocaine valued at $1.9 million from a vehicle driven by a local woman. The cocaine seizure occurred on Feb. 5, 2011 during a routine examination at Camino Real International
Courtesy Adelina Pruneda, LAREDO, Texas — A man who fled to the United States after allegedly committing aggravated murder in Mexico was deported on Monday by the U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE) Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Juan Jose Rivera-Moreno, 31, a Mexican national, was escorted by ICE ERO’s Special Response Team (SRT)
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) — Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst Friday (Jan. 28) reappointed Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, Chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee and to the Senate Committees on Finance, Health and Human Services, Administration, Economic Development and Redistricting. “Strengthening our higher education system is essential to ensuring Texas’ future economic competitiveness,” Senator Zaffirini
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas joined Most Reverend Bishop James A. Tamayo and two of the three honorees for the 2nd Annual Catholic Social Services Recognition Dinner, taking place on Thursday, May 12, which recognizes three Laredo citizens for their life successes and community contributions. Mrs. Olga Verduzco and Mrs.
Courtesy Lesley Lopez, WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) announced his support of two proposed legislative items that would greatly reduce Congressional gridlock by reforming the partisan redistricting process. The two bills, which would put an end to political gerrymandering, have been introduced by fellow Blue Dogs, Congressman Jim Cooper of Tennessee
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Due to the hazardous road conditions, Laredo Independent School District has cancelled classes for Friday, February 4, 2011. This weather day will be made up on Friday, February 18. All LISD campuses and departments, including the LISD Tax Office,will be closed all day on Friday, Feb. 4. LISD will
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