Archives for March 2011
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) — The Texas Senate on Monday (March 28) unanimously voted to honor Texas’ Korean War veterans by enrolling portions of several important South Texas roadways in the Texas Memorial Highway System. Senate Bill (SB) 58 by Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, would designate segments of State Highways 359, 16 and 285 as the
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – Remember those great “old school” Neighborhood Watch Programs where all the neighbors united together to keep their neighborhood safe? In the fast-paced modern world of today’s tech savvy citizens, Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar is taking crime reporting to the 21st century by introducing the
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-Mayor Salinas will recognize Grupo Fantasma for recently winning a Grammy Award in the Best Latin Rock, Alternative or Urban category for their current album “El Existential.” The group is based in Austin, Texas with several members originally from Laredo: Adrian Quesada; Francisco Martinez III (Beto); Gregory Gonzalez. Their last album
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, ( Laredo, TX) After six months as an independent bookstore owner, Mary Benavides has decided to close up shop as she prepares to make way for Books-A-Million, a bookstore chain based in Arkansas that is expected to open up a store in the next few months. “This has been an extremely rewarding and
(LAREDO, Texas)- He has been around the world showcasing his skill. In Barcelona, he completed a 10K race while juggling a soccer ball without the ball touching the ground. On YouTube, one can search Beto Dominator and see him in action. On TV, he has been documented on countless of talk shows throughout Mexico and
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – Please be advised that the northbound (NB) Loop 20 left turn lane into the Wal- Mart Supercenter (east entrance adjacent to Wendy’s Restaurant) is now closed. This will allow the traveling public better utilization of the NB Loop 20 dual left turn lanes onto westbound (WB) Spur 400 ( Clark
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 – Marcella Ave. , between Chihuahua St. and Rosario Ave will be closed March 30, 2011 and reopen March 31, 2011 at 6 a.m. Chihuahua St., one outside
Irma Idalia Perez, who was to stand trial in Zapata for presenting herself as an attorney, has pled guilty to all three counts. She will be sentenced on May 3rd in the 49th District Court in Zapata, Texas. At the time of sentencing, she will be required to produce $15,000 in restitution. The remaining restitution
Courtesy Joe Baeza, On Monday March 28th at approximately 12:30 am a Laredo police officer conducted a traffic stop on a blue in color van with an attached U-haul trailer near the 5900 block of IH -35. As the officer conducted his traffic stop questioning he noticed inconstancies in and behavior and the stories
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, General contractors are required to have certain hours in traffic control and other areas for working in the public right of way. Many times, the trainings are in English and often intimidating for local contractors. The City of Laredo received a grant from the State of Texas to be able to offer
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