Archives for July 2011
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (TX-28) balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution has been endorsed by the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition. It would require the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress every fiscal year, along with other measures to enhance fiscal responsibility. The Blue Dog Coalition
Courtesy Timothy Franciscus Timm, There is currently a special fare of $386 (plus tax) from LRD To Baltimore, MD via American Airlines. Travel must take place between August 23, 2011 and December 14, 2011. You must fly Monday-Thursday, or Saturday and there are blackout dates during holidays. Reservations must be purchased at least 21 days
Courtesy David Leo, AUSTIN, Tx– Rep. Richard Peña Raymond (D-Laredo) joined Governor Rick Perry as he signed a bill that requires state agencies, boards and commissions to use respectful language when referring to individuals with intellectual disabilities. As chairman of the House Human Services Committee, which has authority over issues that affect Texans with disabilities,
Courtesy Joe Baeza, On Tuesday July 19th, at approximately 1:56 p.m. Laredo Police Narcotics/Vice Unit assisted the Laredo Police Patrol Division, conducted a search by consent by the 3000 block of Wooster. A total of 40 pounds of marijuana were seized and subjects Roberto Diaz Mena and Raul Diaz Mena , of Laredo Texas were arrested
Courtesy Joe Baeza, Late tuesday afternoon the woman who was featured in a press release this week came voluntarily to the Laredo Police Department and returned the laptop that was found at the Laredo International Airport. The Good Samaritan explains that due to the late flight that Sunday the airport terminal emptied out and she could not
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – The City of Laredo Health Department wants to remind the public that rabies continues to be a local threat and that everyone needs to vaccinate their pets as soon as possible, either at their veterinarian’s office or at the Health Department. The City of Laredo continues to respond to
Courtesy TimothyFranciscus-Timm, Short-term parking fills up; Allegiant continues to support local organizations… On June 21, 2011, the Laredo International Airport runway 17R extension project was completed. The $10.7 million extension project increased the length of 17R 911 linear feet, from 7,711 feet to 8,622 feet. This project brings the total invested in the Laredo International
Courtesy Congresman Henry Cuellar, Washington, D.C. – In the past weeks, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have had several intense negotiations surrounding raising the debt limit. Economic experts agree that the United States must both raise the ceiling in order to pay our incurred debt and act to reduce spending. Failing to raise
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, Tx – On Wednesday, July 20, 2011 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Anderson Colombia, Inc. will begin road work on US 83 North (N) beginning Catarina/Dimmit County then continued US 83 N pavement work through Northern Webb County. Work is to consist of mill and inlay operations. Approximate time of duration
Border Battle lll took place on Saturday July 16th at the UISD Student Activity Complex. The game featured the Border Patrol Brushdogs who went into the game undefeated against the U.S. Customs Frontline Force. The game was played to benefit low income families in our community. Final score of the game was Brushdogs 23 Frontline
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