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Archives for June 2011

Mayor Recognizes Police Heroes

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)- City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas, on behalf of the Laredo City Council, recognized two very special police officers, officers who helped save the life of a young Laredo girl.  “The citizens of Laredo are blessed to have police officers like Officer Gerardo Dimas and Officer Alberto Tijerina with the

Mayor Salinas Accepts the Challenge

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner’s contest hopes to get more kids participating in summer food programs  (Laredo, TX )  With 40% of children in Laredo, Webb County living in poverty, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas knows how challenging it is for local families to provide food for their children in

LPD Narcotics and Vice Unit Arrest Eight Women for Prostitution

Courtesy Joe Baeza,  On Wednesday June 29th,  members of the Laredo Police Department’s  Narcotics/Vice Unit, along with the Patrol Division worked a special detail on the west side of Laredo, primarily San Bernardo Avenue.  The objective was to locate, identify and arrest anyone soliciting prostitution.  Eight females were arrested for soliciting money for sex from

CBP Now Accepting Applications for Officer Positions

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON – Inspecting more than a million travelers and 50,000 containers, apprehending more than 75 criminals, seizing more than 2,300 pounds of narcotics and intercepting more than 500 agricultural pests is just a typical day for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at our nation’s ports of entry.  With

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR: JULY MARKS MEDICARE’S 45TH ANNIVERSARY

Courtesy Congressman Henry Cuellar, Celebrating nearly half a century of ensuring quality healthcare for millions  Anniversary  On July 1, 1966, the Medicare program was officially launched. The successful enactment was a landmark achievement for the Democratic Party and the nation. Medicare transformed what it meant to be a senior or a physically disabled person in

Dusty Camp Offers TAMIU Orientation Thursday, Friday

Courtesy Steve Harmon, Fall at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is coming and new students and first-time freshmen are reminded of mandatory participation in New Student Orientation, Dusty Camp, scheduled Thursday and Friday, June 30-July 1.  The Camp gets underway at 8:30 a.m.Thursday. “The Dusty Camp experience focuses on giving students information that sets the

Judge Elma Teresa Salinas Ender Won’t Seek Re-Election

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Tx)-Judge Elma Teresa Salinas Ender has announced her decision not to seek another term in office.  When Governor Mark White made that historic appointment in 1983, Judge Ender became the youngest woman and first Hispanic female to serve as a district court judge in Texas. “It has been my privilege to

City of Laredo, Border Media, Johnny Gregory Motorcycles, V-Parade Company and LNF Distributors Team Up to Bring Sizzling, Patriotic 4th of July Celebration

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Annual Family Fest will help benefit the South Texas Food Bank  (Laredo, TX )  The City of Laredo is once again hosting this year’s annual 4th of July Family Fest celebration and thanks to their many partners and sponsors, including Border Media, Johnny Gregory Motorcycles, V-Parade Company, LNF Distributors, Sames Ford Honda,

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