Archives for March 2011
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at the Laredo Port of Entry this weekend discovered ingredients for some rather exotic tamales; nearly 58 pounds of undeclared iguana meat hidden in masa (corn dough). The seizure occurred on Feb. 27, 2011 as CBP agriculture specialists at Lincoln-Juarez International
Courtesy Lesley Lopez, Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) outlined provisions in H.R. 1, the Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, which funds the federal government through March 4 and was passed by a majority in the House of Representatives late last week, which could affect senior citizens and the elderly in
Courtesy Xochitl mora, (Laredo, Tx)- The City of Laredo Tax Department hopes that active duty servicemen and women are aware of a provision in the State of Texas Tax Code that allows them to defer paying their current year property taxes, without receiving penalty or interest while on active duty. The serviceperson has no later
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX—Because tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States, the City of Laredo Health Department is taking action by teaching smoking cessation and increasing prevention activities. Each year, an estimated 443,000 people die prematurely from smoking or exposure to second hand smoke,
It can save lives Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX— The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) is encouraging everyone to learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to save lives. CPR also is a best practice heart and stroke primary prevention method. In the United States, the national heart attack survival rate is at 5 percent with approximately
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – Effective immediately, US 59 ( Lafayette St.-Saunders St. ) eastbound main lanes from under IH 35 for two blocks to San Eduardo Ave. intersection will be closed to traffic due to a ruptured water main and work being conducted by the City of Laredo Utilities Department. Expected time of closure
Courtesy Jose Borjon, More than 240 veterans in the Laredo area could be affected Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) warned the serious impact provisions of H.R. 1, the Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, which funds the federal government through March 4 and was passed by a majority in the
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Testimony on border security, trade and tourism important to demonstrate need for direct federal funding for initiatives (Laredo, Tx)- City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas, at the invitation of Chairwoman Veronica Gonzales, State Representative for the 41st District of Texas, will testified before the Texas House of Representatives Committee on Border and
Courtesy Eloy Vega, The Laredo Fire Department has always been proactive when it comes to improving efficiency, becoming more cost effective and offering overall the best service possible to the citizens. With this in mind, the fire department recently acquired a new fleet service vehicle that would enable emergency vehicles to remain within their respective
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