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Archives for August 2011

WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK – AUGUST 1-7 2011

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) is proud to announce that Laredo, Texas joins in the celebration of Breastfeeding Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Breast Milk: Every Ounce Counts.” Breastfeeding (BF) remains one of the most highly effective preventive measures a mother can take to protect the health

Mayor Salinas at USCM with Mayor Villaraigosa

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas in meeting with fellow mayors at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Los Angeles, led by president of the organization, City of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa.  While in Los Angeles, Salinas interviewed with several media outlets, including MSNBC, regarding the debt ceiling stalemate. 

Pet Registration became Mandatory August 1, 2011

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – The City of Laredo Health Department wants to remind the public that to reduce the risk of exposure to rabies and improve pet care and pet responsibility in March 2010 the City of Laredo amended its Animal and Fowl Ordinance. A major change is the pet registration requirement. To

“Laredo Book Festival” to be Held August 13th

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The Laredo Book Festival, a celebration of Texas and local authors and illustrators, will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Laredo Public Library. Authors from throughout Texas and Laredo will participate in panel discussions, workshops, author readings and sell and autograph their books. 

OPERATION LONE STAR: El Metro to Offer Free Transportation to Civic Center

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) would like to remind the public that Operation Lone Star (OLS) will be offering a variety of FREE MEDICAL SERVICES from August 1-5, 2011 at the Laredo Civic Center. Services include: ·        Sports Physicals ·        High Blood Pressure Screenings ·        Diabetic Screenings ·       

CBP Officers, Laredo Import Specialist Enforcement Team Seize Counterfeit Wallets and Radios Valued at More Than $551,000

Courtesy Raul Leal,   LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and import specialists from Laredo port of entry recently seized a shipment of counterfeit wallets and radios valued at more than $551,000 that allegedly infringed on three trademarks recorded with CBP.  A CBP officer selected an in-bond shipment containing wallets and radios

WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK – AUGUST 1-7 2011

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,   LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) is proud to announce that Laredo, Texas joins in the celebration of Breastfeeding Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Talk to me! Breastfeeding – a 3D Experience.” The theme deals with communication at various levels and between various sectors.  Breastfeeding (BF) remains

New Loop 20 Overlay Project

Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, Tx-“ Beginning on Saturday, August 6, 2011, Anderson Columbia, Inc. will begin a new construction project located on Loop 20 between Grand Central Blvd. and 0.54 miles north of US 59 (Saunders Ave.). Road construction will consist of an Ultra Thin Bonded Wearing Course (3/4″ asphalt overlay) and pavement markings. Work will commence

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