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Archives for August 2011

Weekend ONLY Special to Houston, $139 Round-Trip

Courtesy Timothy Franciscus-Timm, $139 Round-Trip plus taxes and fees  This weekend ONLY, travelers can fly from LRD to Houston on Continental Airlines for only $154 plus taxes and fees.  Passengers must depart Saturday August 13, 2011.  The return flight must be on either Monday, August 15, 2011  or Tuesday, August 16, 2011.  Availability is limited…

Laredo Public Library to Host Laredo Book Festival Sneak Peak

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, As the Laredo Public Library prepares for this weekend’s first annual Laredo Book Festival, one of the featured authors will come in a day early to discuss his books and give a reading of his books.  Author of several children’s books, Rickey Pittman will be at the Library promoting his many books,

The Texas A&M International University Small Business Development Center will Sponsor Workshops Month of August

Courtesy Steve Harmon, The Texas A&M International University Small Business Development Center (TAMIU-SBDC) will sponsor several workshops during the month of August. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the TAMIU-SBDC will host “Art of Starting a Business: Basic Business Essentials,” free of charge workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the TAMIU Western Hemispheric Trade Center, room 125.  Instructor Angelo Piccirillo, SBDC

The Helen Richter Watson Art Gallery Open Tues-Thurs at TAMIU

 Courtesy Steve Harmon, A home celebrating the art and life of the famed late Laredo artist Helen Richter Watson is now open at Texas A&M International University’s Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library. The Helen Richter Watson Art Gallery is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. – noon and from 2-4 p.m. and by appointment. The Gallery observes all University

Commissioner Canales To Present Donated Computers

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, Since taking office in January, Webb County Commissioner Jaime Canales has devoted many hours in helping the youth of Laredo pursue their education. On Tuesday, August 9 Commissioner Canales will accept a donation of six computers from Chesapeake Energy.  Over the years Chesapeake has developed a reputation as being one of the

Illegal Dumping Nets Man 22 days in County Jail

Courtesy Monica Garcia,  The Office of District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz reports that in County Court Two, Armando Garcia (2/2/1985) was found guilty of Illegal Dumping.  The Honorable Judge Jesus “Chuy” Garza presided over the plea agreement in which the defendant admitted to having dumped used tires along Chacota Street.   On September 4, 2009, Laredo

LISD Student Registration Begins

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,  Laredo Independent School District has scheduled registration for students for the 2011-2012 school year. Parents can register their children starting Friday, August 12, – Friday, August 19. Students planning to enroll in classes may pick up their registration packages at their respective campuses.  Students new to the district must provide proper residency

Item 90 on Yesterday’s Court Agenda to be Investigated by County

(Laredo, Tx)- After yesterdays closed session discussion on item 90,  a discrimination charge filed by county employee Sara Alicia Davila.  Ana Laura Cavazos advised that the county would conduct an investigation on the matter claiming that there was little to no information that accompanied the complaint.   After the meeting in an opportunity to ask the county attorney

Commissioner’s Court to Discuss Item in Closed Session

(Laredo, Tx) – Of interest in tomorrow’s Webb County  Commissioners meeting will be what is listed in the courts agenda as item 90 that reads,: Discussion and possible action to authorize the office of the Webb County Attorney Ana Laura Cavazos to represent Webb County and its officials or employees in connection with a charge of discrimination

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR’S STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL POST OFFICE CLOSINGS IN WEBB COUNTY

Courtesy Jose Borjon,    28th District of Texas – Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement upon notification that eleven United States Post Offices in the 28th District of Texas will undergo a study to determine whether continuing services is merited. The United States Post Office (USPS) is currently faced with financial challenges and has

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