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Archives for April 2012

Dia de los Niños, Dia de los Libros at the Laredo Public Library

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Day-long event concludes with Poetry Festival celebration  (Laredo, TX )  Next Saturday, April 28, 2012, the Laredo Public Library will celebrate the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Niños, with a series of activities and events that celebrate the Mexican culture through the eyes of a child – in books, en libros.  Thanks

Beaumont Foundation Establishes $100,000 TAMIU Scholarship Endowment Honoring Laredo’s Carlos and Judith Zaffirini

Courtesy Steve Harmon, The Beaumont Foundation of America has announced the establishment of a $100,00scholarship endowment at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) that honors Carlos and Judith Zaffirini and is dedicated to providing scholarship assistance to first-generation TAMIU students.             The announcement was made Tuesday, 19 April, 2012 at TAMIU’s Helen Richter Watson Gallery in

Inaugural Toro Legends Induction Ceremony

Courtesy Roberto Treviño, (Laredo, Tx)-Cigarroa High School, the Pride of South Laredo, will induct 14 members today into their Toro Legends during their inaugural ceremony.   This year’s inductees include; Rafael Garcia, Patricia Albidrez, Raul Nuno, Albert Perez Hernandez, Omar Gonzalez, Jose Cerda, Irma De La Cruz, Osvaldo Villarreal, Victor Alvarado, Angeles Borrego, Rebecca Albidrez-Gamez, Ana Benavides,

Girl Scouts to sponsor “Power of the Purse” Event Today

Courtesy Veronica Castillon, (Laredo, Tx)-More than 25 beautiful purses will be auctioned during an event to benefit the Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas on Thursday, April 19. at La Posada Hotel’s San Agustin Ballroom.  “The Power of the Purse” event is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m.   Corporate sponsor for the event is

City of Laredo to Help Celebrate Grand Opening of New Offices for City’s Delinquent Tax Attorney

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  (Laredo, TX )  The City of Laredo will be on hand to celebrate the grand opening of the new offices for the City’s delinquent tax attorney, Flores & Saucedo, PLLC, as they officially move into their new offices, located at 5517 McPherson, Suite 14 on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 10 AM. 

The City of Laredo Health Department Celebrates National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) April 23-28, 2012

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX—From April 21-28, 2012, the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD), in partnership with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), will observe National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) and Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA).  NIIW-VWA is an annual initiative by the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission (USMBHC), US Health

CBP Officers at World Trade Bridge Seize Over Two Tons of Marijuana in Truck Carrying Auto Parts

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Monday seized more than two tons of alleged marijuana hidden in a commercial truck.   The seizure occurred on April 16, 2011 during an examination conducted at the World Trade Bridge import lot. A CBP officer

CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry Seize $425,000 in Methamphetamine

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Tuesday seized alleged methamphetamine valued at $425,000.  The seizure occurred on April 17, 2012 during a routine examination at Lincoln-Juarez Bridge . A CBP officer referred a 2001 Chevy Tahoe driven by a 28-year-old U.S. citizen

Vote Here on our Mock Webb County Poll

A poll has been set up here at LaredoBuzz.Com with some of the Webb County Elections races that will be held in May.  Please take a minute to cast your vote in your respective races.  All votes are anonymous and you can vote only once per race.  Remember that two of the listed races are

LAREDO LEMURS TO HOST NATIONAL ANTHEM AUDITIONS Set for Thursday, April 19th

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  LAREDO, TX – The Laredo Lemurs professional baseball team will hold National Anthem Auditions on Thursday, April 19th 5pm-6pm.  This is an open tryout and an opportunity for fans to perform the National Anthem and earn a spot in the pre-game ceremonies for games at Uni-Trade Stadium this season. Those who pass

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