Archives for April 2011
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Personal consumption portions now allowed LAREDO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently received instructions on amended regulations regarding poultry meat and poultry products. Officials are now urging travelers to be aware of the new requirements, and to always declare food items to CBP officials when entering a
Last week Webb County Employees were treated to an Employee Appreciation Lunch at the Webb County Courthouse parking lot. The fifth annual event was hosted by The Webb County Commissioners Court. Employees enjoyed a lunch plate that consisted of Steak, Rice and Beans cake was served for dessert. Attendees also were treated to classic music
Courtesy Steve Harmon, In response to requests for additional summer course offerings, Texas A&M International University has expanded course availabilities. TAMIU dean of student success Dr. Minita Ramirez said the response means additional courses and sections will be available to students. “With budgetary concerns prompted by the State’s shortage of funding for higher
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Macdonell Elementary School second grade student, Javier Esquivel Jr., was named the Best Overall Mariachi Vocalist at the 9th Annual Dia Del Mariachi Competition. Esquivel captured first place in the Elementary Division during the competition last weekend in Alice, Tx. According to Betty Escudero, Macdonell Elementary Music Teacher and Mariachi Sponsor, Javier
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – Effectively immediately, today, April 26, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Star Operations is performing traffic signal work to replace mast head at the intersection of Loop 20 at Spur 400 ( Clark Blvd. ). Southbound Loop 20 left turn lane at Spur 400 is closed. Policemen providing added
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Funds will go to Laredo ISD, United ISD, and Webb CISD Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced Texas will receive funding for education-related needs, as well as additional support to local school districts. The U.S. Department of Education will obligate funds today, allowing the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The Villa San Agustin de Laredo Genealogical Society and The Laredo Public Library invite its membership and the general public to its monthly meeting, where Jose Roberto Juarez, Ph.D. will give a presentation on “San Agustin Church and Laredo Under Six Dioceses.” The meeting will be held Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 2:00-4:00
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The City of Laredo will be promoting National Community Development Week with a proclamation and listing of featured projects funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Since 1975, City of Laredo has received approximately $116.8 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds since1975. These funds have been utilized
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – A highway rehabilitation project for US 83 in Dimmit County will begin May 2, 2011 between Catarina and Asherton. Advanced project start signs will be placed April 25, 2011 followed placement of barricades throughout project limits on April 28, 2011. One-way traffic control will be in effect throughout project limits,
Courtesy Andrea Arrellano, On Monday, April 18th, 2011, Webb County Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina hosted an Easter Picnic for elderly participants of all Precinct Two Community Centers at the Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center in Mirando City, Texas. Participants from Mirando City and Bruni, Texas community centers, as well as the Larga Vista Community Center
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