Archives for March 2012
Courtesy Joe Baeza, On March 8th, Laredo Police Narcotics/Vice Unit assisted by Laredo Police Patrol and LPD Canine Units executed a state narcotic search warrant at 1700 Wooster, Laredo, Texas. The execution of the search warrant was the result of a two week investigation. Eloy Alvarado, Javier Arreola and Florencia Maria Huerta were arrested after
Courtesy Joe Baeza, (Laredo, Tx)-The Laredo Police Department will be working an Impaired Driver Mobilization STEP grant that has been provided by the Texas Department of Transportation in which police officers will be working overtime in enforcing DWI laws by locating and identifying intoxicated drivers during the spring break holidays. Law enforcement throughout Texas and
Courtesy Joe Baeza, On Saturday, March 10, 2012 the Laredo Police Department will accepting applications for its’ explorer program. Interested persons may apply at the main police station located at 4712 Maher Avenue between 9 a.m. and noon. Chartered through Boy Scouts of America, Exploring is a work site based program that gives insight and
Courtesy Steve Harmon, This Spring Break, a group of 11 Texas A&M International University studentswill travel to Canada to participate the World Model United Nations Conference (WorldMUN), the most diverse college-level model United Nations Conference in the world. Taking place in Vancouver from March 9-18, WorldMUN simulates the United Nations and international governmentalbodies such
(Laredo, Tx)- The Office of District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz reports that Jose Arturo Vergara has been found guilty of Prohibited Sexual Contact and Continuous Sexual Abuse. The jury is now determining punishment. The Honorable District Court Judge Mark Lutjen presided over the trial.
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Tickets available for individuals, sponsors for lunch banquet (Laredo, TX ) There is an old Russian proverb that says that “women can do everything; men can do the rest.” If that’s true, then the next class of inductees into the Laredo Commission for Women Hall of Fame have accomplished much more than
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Washington D.C. At this year’s annual Laredo Day Reception in Washington, D.C., John Morton, the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presented a memorial plaque to City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas to thank him for his unwavering support of both ICE, and in particular, the response by Mayor Salinas and
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD), through their HIV/AIDS Program, is joining the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office on Women’s Health (OWH) in taking action against HIV/AIDS. On Monday, March 12, 2012, the City of Laredo Health Department will hold an event and information booth
Courtesy Monica Garcia, The Office of District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz reports that the victim in The State of Texas v. Jose Arturo Vergara testified again today and described to jurors the events that led to the criminal charges. Early this morning, eleven year old “Pearl” continued her testimony, which began late yesterday in the
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Holi, an Indian festival of colors celebrating the beginning of Spring, will take place at TAMIU for the first time. Holi is a Hindu celebration, also known as the festival of colors. It is part religious, but primarily celebrates the beginning of Spring. During the festival, participants splash each other in vibrant
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