Archives for May 2011
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Friends of the Library fundraiser to help fill new libraries with books (Laredo, TX ) Arby’s Restaurant will make “Chicken Little” the big attraction. Olive Garden will feature “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.” And La Posada Hotel will display and serve “Green Eggs & Ham.” These are just a few of
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Legislation would lower gas prices by increasing domestic supply WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) announced introduction of a bill that will put downward pressure on gas prices, helping consumers deal with rising costs this summer. As our country begins to recover from the worst recession since the Great Depression,
Courtesy Monica Garcia, The Office of District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz reports that Gabriel Santa Maria appeared in the 406th District Court for sentencing in his criminal trial. He and his wife, Luz Elena Santa Maria, were both arrested and charged with four counts of Abandoning a Child on June 12, 2009. On that date,
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The City of Laredo hosted their annual Co-Op Recognition Luncheon. The Co-Op training program partners the City of Laredo with seniors from various local high schools. These students become city employees and the training sites become host to the students. The program is intended to educate the students about real life work
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Ramirez Construction, a contractor for CenterPoint Energy will be closing the 2100 block of Monterrey Avenue to repair a gas leak in the area. Please follow all detour signs. The closures will last approximately all day today, FRIDAY, May 20, 2011. Contact CenterPoint Energy at (800) 427-7142 for more information.
Courtesy Richard Pauza, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized $549,950 in undeclared currency, the largest currency seizure in port history, during a recent outbound examination. The currency seizure occurred on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Eagle Pass Bridge I. CBP officers conducting outbound
Courtesy Richard Pauza, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry while conducting outbound examinations recently seized 10 assault rifles, a .380-caliber pistol, and 11 assorted gun magazines from a vehicle driven by a local man. The seizure occurred on May 12, 2011 during an
Courtesy Vanessa Guajardo, LAREDO, Texas : In an early season surprise for the Heat fans, the Laredo Heat Soccer Club will be hosting the FMF’s (Federacion Mexicana de Futbol) Monterrey Rayados U-20 squad today at the Texas A&M International University Soccer Complex. Kickoff for this exhibition is also set for 8:00 P.M. Ticket pricing for this
Courtesy Joe Baeza, Laredo Police are looking for Michael Angelo Morales, as a person of interest wanted for questioning in the death of Carmen Diaz-Garcia. Garcia was discovered on Monday evening in a home in the Green Ranch subdivision. Garcia, an apparent victim of a homicide, was found in her home alone. It is
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Tx)-Webb County will be conducting their annual employee health fair Wednesday (May 18) and Thursday (May19) at the Administration Building located at 1100 Washington Street. Sponsored by the Webb County Administrative Services Office, the event will kick off at 8 a.m. both days and runs until noon each day. The fair
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