Archives for August 2011
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…
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,
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
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
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
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
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
(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
(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
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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