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Archives for March 2011

Sheriff’s Deputies Seize 614 Pounds of Marijuana Over Spring Break Weekend

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

CBP Officers at Del Rio Port of Entry Seize $1.6 Million in Cocaine

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

LPD Sergeant Graduates as a Police Polygraphists in Austin

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

City of Laredo in D.C. Photo

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

Calling All Vendors: Learn how to do business with the City of Laredo

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

Commissioner Tijerina Reads to Children at Gallegos Elementary

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

Commissioner Pct.2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina Hosts Spring Bowling Tournament to Benefit Pct.2 Events

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

CBP Officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry Seize $1.1 Million in Cocaine; Two North Carolina Men Arrested

 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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