Archives for July 2011
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Legislation was included in the 2012 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill Washington, D.C. – In an effort to secure and protect the U.S.-Mexico border from increasing border violence associated with transnational criminal organizations, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) included legislation in the fiscal year 2012 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill that
Courtesy Joe Baeza, On Sunday June 26, 2011 at approximately 11:44PM Officer were dispatched to 700 Puig for a reported crime in progress. Communications advised via radio that the female caller advised she observed a blue Chevy pickup with loud mufflers leaving the scene. The caller advised PD that a male subject had stole her
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, In observance of the 4th of July holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed today Monday, July 4, 2011. The holiday closure includes the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department administrative offices will also be closed. All emergency services will be available. Webb County Offices
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, All City of Laredo administrative offices will be closed today Monday, July 4, 2011 in observance of Independence Day. Protective and emergency services will be operational. The City Landfill will also be closed on Saturday, July 2, 2011 but open on Monday, July 4. There is no regular scheduled garbage or recycling
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas – The Texas Commission of Jail Standards has awarded 100% Compliance to the Webb County Jail for the third year in a row. In the history of Webb County, in over 20 years, this is the 1st time that a newly elected Sheriff passes jail inspection three consecutive
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Laredo Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Marcus Nelson announced several administrative and campus assignments within the district. The changes are effective July 1. Lorenia Torres was named Assistant Principal at Lamar Middle School. Oscar Perez will serve as Interim Director of Secondary Education. Guillermo Pro was named Interim
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Candidate-elect Council Member Jorge Vera took his oath of office to officially become the council member for District VII for the City of Laredo. Cm. Vera was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Judge Hector Liendo Pct. 1, Place 1, with his wife Zulema at his side and City of Laredo
Courtesy Kristina R. Guerra, (Laredo, Texas) – On Thursday June 30, 2011 Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies in conjunction with ICE Special Agents seized a substantial amount of street level narcotics from a subject in a parking lot of a local restaurant located on the 9800 block of McPherson. Authorities approached Jesse Vallejo of 34 yrs
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The Kids Aid With Lemonade children of St. Mary’s University Laredo Alumni, visited the South Texas Food Bank to present their check from their Lemonade and Cookie Stand they hosted to benefit the South Texas Food Bank. Alfonso Casso, STFB executive director looks on while Isabella Haynes; Stephanie Moreno; Juan Diego Guerrero;
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