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Archives for September 2011

Rangel Announces bid for Constable Pct.2

Ricardo “Richie” Rangel announced his candidacy for Constable Pct.2.  pledging and open door policy and responsible leadership.   A large gathering of family and friends from South Laredo cheered as Justice of the Peace Pct.1 Place 2 Ricardo Rangel Sr. took the stage to introduce his son as a member of a new generation of political

DISTRICT WORK PERIOD IS NO RECESS

Courtesy Congresssman Henry Cuellar,  As the month-long district work period ends and Congress heads back to Washington D.C. to tackle the budget and create jobs, my location changes, but my priorities for the 28th District of Texas remain the same.   After a series of meetings, unlimited conversations with constituents, and town halls you had

LISD employees to attend Anti-Bullying Conference

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,  All LISD faculty, staff, and administration will attend an Anti-Bullying Conference toda, at the Laredo Civic Center beginning at 8:30 a.m. The conference will focus on “Rachel’s Challenge” a nationwide school outreach program for the prevention of teen violence. The conferences main presenter will be Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott.

City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas honors Francisca ‘Panchita’ Martinez 100th Birthday

Courtesy Eloy Vega,  (Laredo, TX)- Mayor Raul G. Salinas and Councilwoman Cynthia Liendo spent a memorable afternoon today celebrating the 100th  birthday of Mrs. Francisca “Panchita” Martinez with many of her friends and family. Mrs. Martinez was regaled with music provided by a mariachi band and many birthday wishes from all in attendance. “I’m honored

CBP Hosts Wood Packaging Material Pest Detection Training at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza,   LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) this week hosted a national training development seminar in Laredo aimed at detecting pests found in wood packaging material that drew agriculture specialists and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) personnel from across the country.  The three-day Wood Packaging Material Pest Training Development drew

LISD Campuses close for Staff Development

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,  All Laredo Independent School District campuses will be closed Monday, September 5, due to staff development training. LISD administration, faculty, and staff will report to work on Monday morning for their required staff development training.  There will be no classes for students on Monday due to staff development training. Students will resume

Congressman Cuellar Announces Required Reviews of Double-Digit Health Insurance Rate Increases

Courtesy Jose Borjon, Rules will help lower health insurance costs and bring transparency to process Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that starting today health insurers seeking to increase their rates by 10 percent or more must submit their request to state or federal reviewers to determine whether the increase is reasonable. This

County Offices Labor Day Holiday Closure

Courtesy Larry Sanchez,  In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 5, 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 will re-open

LISD Campuses to Close for Staff Development

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,  All Laredo Independent School District campuses will be closed Monday, September 5, due to staff development training. LISD administration, faculty, and staff will report to work on Monday morning for their required staff development training.  However, there will be no classes for students on Monday due to staff development training. Students will

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