Archives for April 2011
Couresy Jose Borjon, President Obama signed Executive Order that includes customer service standards of Public Law PL 111-352 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) announced that new landmark standards set for the Federal Government will be released and will build upon a government efficiency law and customer service legislation he authored.
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Sports-focused event will encourage Laredoans young and old to get moving (Laredo, TX ) Running. Hopping. Skipping. Jumping. Playing tag. A pick of game of baseball or kick the can. Riding bikes. These are just some of the many outdoor activities children used to frequently engage in. Now, however, today’s youth spend
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Villa San Agustin de Laredo Genealogical Society monthly meeting (Laredo, TX –) Come learn more about the history of “San Agustin Church and Laredo Under Six Dioceses” at a presentation on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Laredo Public Library HEB Multi-Purpose Room, 1120 E. Calton. Villa
Webb County Commissioners Jaime Canales and Jerry Garza hosted the 1st Annual Hero Salute Luncheon in honor of Military Veterans and their families at Caesars Reception Hall. The event was held on April 27 from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Webb County Judge Danny Valdez welcomed those in attendance before the presentation of colors which was made
Brodita’s Promotion and Rocky’s Beer Run present Rocky’s Boxing Royal Rumble May 7th at the Casablanca Ballroom. The card will feature up to 30 bouts with fighters from all over Texas. The main event for the evening will bring together Jose Luis Cisneros “El Boxer” vs. Marcus Perez the fight will be in homage to local
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, “Operation Clean-Up” hits District V Laredo, TX—Inspectors from various City departments will team up on FRIDAY, April 29, 2011 to make a sweep of an area in City Council District V educating about and enforcing City of Laredo codes. The campaign will encompass the following central neighborhood: from Sandman Street to Ponderosa
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Beginning Thursday, April 28, 2011City of Laredo contractor, MDA of Houston, TX, will be closing off one block along Grant Street between Flores to Convent Avenue. Another block on Grant Street from Flores to San Agustin Avenue will close one lane only on this east-bound only street. These closures will be in
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 maintained their vigilance this week and seized more than a ton of marijuana hidden in a commercial truck. The seizure occurred on April 26 at the Del Rio International Bridge .
Courtesy Jose Borjon, (Corpus Christi, Texas) – Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo), Michael McCaul (R-TX), and Blake Farenthold (R-Corpus Christi), members of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, called on the Obama administration to increase the number of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) stationed in Texas to patrol the state’s border with Mexico. Presently, of the
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 week apprehended a San Antonio man wanted on an outstanding warrant for sexual assault of a child. The apprehension occurred on April 25, 2011 at Camino Real International Bridge .
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