Archives for March 2011
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo,Texas (Webb County) – On Friday, March 18, 2011, at approximately 11 p.m., Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a white in color sports utility vehicle at the intersection of Bob Bullock loop and Jacaman Road. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop after Deputies activated
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 on St. Patrick’s Day seized cocaine worth a rather hefty pot of gold, $1.6 million in fact. The seizure occurred on March 17, 2011 at Del Rio International Bridge . A CBP
Courtesy Joe Baeza, Sergeant Luis Martinez a 15 year veteran of the Laredo Police Department was recently trained and certified as a Police Polygraphist in Austin, Texas at the Texas Department of Public Safety Academy. The Laredo Police Department has out sourced the use of a Polygraph examiner in Police candidate background checks and other
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco (R-23), City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas and U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (D-28) enjoy a friendly moment at the Laredo Day Reception in Washington, D.C. last week. Earlier that evening, both congressman addressed the crowd: Cuellar reiterating his support for his community and Canseco reminding those
The City of Laredo Purchasing Division will be hosting a free workshop on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, from 2:30 – 5:00 p.m., at the City of Laredo Public Works Service Center, locate at 5512 Thomas Avenue, for all businesses who are interested in working with the City of Laredo. “This is a great opportunity for
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – Effective today, March 17, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., alternating lane closures will be effect for southbound Loop 20 between McPherson Ave. and International Blvd. for milling of roadway by the Texas Department of Transportation Laredo Maintenance crews. DRIVE WITH CAUTION: Please SLOW DOWN and MERGE to open
Vianeims Hair Salon and Barber Shop offers you a complete full service Hair Salon for both women and men specializing in all the latest styles and trends . They are located on the corner of Zapata Hwy. and Piedra China. For the men you will find Razor Fades, Razor Edge Ups as well as regular cuts and
Commissioner Pct.2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina helped celebrate Dr. Seuss week before spring break by reading to students of Jose Gallegos Elementary. The Commissioner was invited by staff members of the school to read to a Dr. Seuss book to the children. Read Across America is celebrated in schools throughout the United States during the first
Webb County Commissioner Pct.2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina recently held a successful Bowling Tournament that will benefit various events in Pct.2 that include back to school events, holiday luncheons for the elderly, as well as after school snack programs in community centers. Various businesses, organizations, and city and county candidates participated. Raffles for prizes were held
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 $1.1 million in cocaine and arrested two North Carolina men in connection with this enforcement action. The seizure occurred on March 11, 2011 during a routine examination at
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