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Archives for November 2011

Heart and Stroke Prevention through Community-Wide CPR Awareness Day

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX –The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) wants to thank all the partners who are working together on the Community-Wide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Awareness Day to take place at the Student Activity Center (SAC) this Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Through the Heart and Stroke

PHOTO RECAP: Sister City Signing Agreement Ceremony

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-The City of Laredo added another Mexican city to its roster of Sister Cities when representatives from the City of Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon came to Laredo to sign the agreement.  Joining City of Laredo Mayor were City of Cerralvo Mayor Jose Estevan Quintanilla and City of Laredo Dist. VI Council Member

Council Member Garza, Officials, Serve the Elderly Community

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)_Approximately 700 senior citizens from nine local adult daycare centers will be treated to a pre-holiday Thanksgiving luncheon celebration, with food, music and a chance to win prizes with a fun raffle for the elderly in attendance.  Additionally, each senior will be given a food basket.  “We are all so happy

Congressman Henry Cuellar Brings Washington D.C. to the District

Courtesy Daniella Martinez,  WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Henry Cuellar hosted a video conference  with interested parties in the district to provide information from federal agencies and foundations on the grant application process. Over fourteen cities participated either via telephone or on video conference in one of Congressman Cuellar’s offices in San Antonio and Laredo.  The conference was

CBP Hosts Graduation for 2nd CBP Field Operations Citizens Academy at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection hosted a graduation ceremony for the second class of the CBP Field Operations Citizens Academy from the Laredo Port of Entry. In addition to issuing graduation certificates, CBP recognized two distinguished graduates with the Port Director’s Community Leadership Award.  The 21 graduates represent a

CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry Seize Nearly $1.7 Million in Heroin and Cocaine in 48 Hours

 Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry over a recent 48-hour period this Veterans’ Day weekend seized alleged heroin and cocaine valued at nearly $1.7 million in two separate, unrelated enforcement actions. The more recent of the two seizures occurred on Nov. 14,

New Southwest Border Intelligence Group to Meet in Laredo

 Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, TX )-Federal, state and local officials will hold a news conference on today, to discuss the work of Southwest Border State and Local Intelligence Working Group, which contains representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, sheriffs and police chiefs, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area directors, and fusion center directors.  Joining

TAMIU Schedules Student Fee Hearings Nov. 16, 17 and 21

Courtesy Steve Harmon,   Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) officials are encouraging students to attend student feehearings to learn about proposed fee changes for the 2012-13 school year.             Hearings are scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. and Monday, Nov. 21 at 12 noon, all in the

Laredo Commission for Women to Help Local Families Give Thanks

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)_The Laredo Commission for Women is continuing their mission of representing Mayor Raul G. Salinas and the Laredo City Council in community-oriented service projects that directly benefit and impact the citizens throughout the year.   Today, the Laredo Commission for Women will be giving out a total of 200 Thanksgiving baskets from

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