Archives for May 2011
Courtesy Timothy Franciscus-Timm, Airport continues to invest in the future… On May 20, 2011, the first Allegiant flight from Laredo International Airport to Orlando-Stanford Airport taxied from the gate at 7:05pm. 129 passengers were aboard the inaugural flight destined for the home of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World. The flight left the
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, A freshly-made lemonade and cookie stand to benefit the South Texas Food Bank (Laredo, TX ) Children are naturally compassionate people and are always ready to help a neighbor, a friend, a stranger, even a stray dog. A special group of compassionate kids* came together, wanting to make a difference here in
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Funds raised at yearly event are all earmarked for research to eradicate Juvenile Diabetes Join the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as they kick-off the sponsorship drive for another spectacular event for the 2011 Hope Gala. Local businesses will be invited to sponsor the sensational show that will feature the mesmerizing and dazzling
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from Laredo Port of Entry seized a shipment of textiles from China valued at more than $108,000 for export violation. CBP officers at World Trade Bridge Export Lot on April 1 conducted an exportation verification of a shipment of
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, School will be out soon for the summer and that means thousands of Laredo children will be looking for places they can meet their friends, have fun, and eat healthy snacks and meals. Once again the Laredo Independent School District will continue to sponsor the free Summer Food Service Program, announced Jesus
Courtesy Monica Garcia, Jury selection began in the 341st District Court in the trial of Ivan Santos. Santos is charged with one count of each of the following: Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. The prosecution is alleging that an argument that began at F Bar on October
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 put forward a robust weekend of enforcement activity including the apprehension of a homicide suspect, the thwarting of an alleged attempt to smuggle three undocumented persons and seizure of $642,000 in
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, LAREDO – Light the way for Special Olympics Texas (SOTX)! SOTX – Laredo area is getting fired up for its 2011 Torch Run Final Leg Departure. The event is a prelude to the 2011 Summer Games in Arlington, May 26-29. Dozens of Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) agencies – Drug
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Tx)- Students from LISD, UISD, Webb Consolidated School District and St. Augustine School will be presented Letters of Commitment from the GEO Group in ceremonies to be held Tuesday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the Webb County Courthouse. Members of the Webb County Commissioners Court and Mr. George “Butch” Head, Warden
Jorge Vera Candidate for City Council Dist. 7 was accompanied by his supporters at the opening of his Campaign Headquarters. The event drew a large crowd who are eager to see Vera as their next councilman. Those in attendance enjoyed a steak plate with rice and beans. Plenty of cold refreshments were available to keep
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