Archives for May 2011
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Congressional Trade Coalition Dedicated to Advancing Pending Free Trade Agreements Washington, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Pro-Trade Caucus (CPTC), a bipartisan coalition dedicated to promoting trade as a tool to spur economic growth and job creation in the United States, as well as Members of the Congressional Colombia Caucus and interested
Courtesy TxDot, The traveling public is urged to drive with extreme caution due to water on roadway at IH 35 northbound between mile post marker 8 thru mile post marker 12. Moreover, please be advised of a tractor trailer accident that caused guardrail damage between mile post markers 18, 21, and 29. Due to this
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On the morning of May 11,2011, at approximately 9:11 a.m., Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a call regarding an incident at a ranch located on north west of highway I-35 north of Laredo. Upon arrival, Sheriff’s Deputies discovered Isauro Fructoso Serena, 45 years of
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, (Laredo, Tx)- Jerry Garza, Webb County Commissioner Precinct 3, today announced that funds are still available for qualifying veterans who need help with rental payments. The funds are part of the Veterans Rental Assistance Program, currently being administered by Garza’s office. The program, which is based on income eligibility, is open to all
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Ceremony combines spiritual, secular aspects to help honor, memorialize 6 million Jews killed during the Holocaust After the horrors of the Holocaust, the world vowed to never let such a thing happen again, by hosting ceremonies to commemorate the victims. Holocaust Remembrance Day is when Jewish congregations around the world remember the
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Sheriff Gonzalez and Chief Rodriguez to offer insight knowledge of law enforcement efforts and securing the U.S.-Mexico border Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced today that Zapata County Sheriff Sigifredo “Sigi” Gonzalez and McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez will testify before the House Homeland Security Oversight, Investigations and Management Subcommittee
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, Webb County Judge Danny Valdez will be holding the 13th Annual Special Student of the Month awards presentation this Thursday, May 12 at the Martin High School Band Hall. The special event starts at 10:00 a.m. The event honors physically challenged students of Laredo for their achievements in school and is co-sponsored
Courtesy Daniella Martinez, Washington, D.C. – “President Obama’s speech in El Paso today touched on the realization of the American dream. As a child of migrant farm workers, I have seen firsthand that they contribute immensely to the growth and prosperity of our country. Democrats have worked to toughen border security through the addition of thousands
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN)-“I am deeply grateful for Chancellor Mike McKinney’s dedicated service to the Texas A&M University System and to our great State of Texas. His leadership and expertise have benefitted not only the 19 A&M system institutions, but also Texas higher education in general. “As determined as he is affable, Chancellor McKinney visited
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