Archives for May 2013
Courtesy David Leo, (Autsin, Texas)-Rep. Richard Peña Raymond, Chairman of the House Committee on Human Services, passed a bill unanimously 147-0 out of the Texas House of Representatives that authorizes public school districts to recognize traditional winter celebrations like Christmas and Hanukkah. It also allows district personnel to offer traditional greetings like “Merry Christmas” and
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo celebrated the newest addition to its family of libraries with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Lamar Bruni Vergara Inner City Branch Library, formerly the technical recreation center. With 48 computers, Internet access, over 6,500 books and magazines, computer classes, free WIFI, meeting rooms and story hours, this facility
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)- Tex-Star will be working on the right shoulder lane of the intersection of Cortez Street and Arkansas Avenue. The lane closure starts Monday May 13, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will continue for two weeks. Tex-star will start at this intersection and will continue north to Guadalupe then
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, TX ) Come and experience the newest addition to the Laredo Public Library Department. Join the City of Laredo for the Grand Re-Opening of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Inner City Branch Library on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at 220 West Plum Street, next to the Inner City Pool.
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Laredo, Texas – With Mother’s Day celebrations looming this weekend, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists working at South Texas ports of entry are busy making sure that personal and commercial importations of flowers are free from insects, pests and diseases that could harm the agricultural and floral
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, (Laredo, Tx)- LISD Fine Arts Department is showcasing the musical talents of its elementary honor choir during the district’s annual spring concert. The Spring Honor Choir Concert Program is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the Laredo Civic Center. The Spring Concert “Sing and Be a Star!” will highlight the talents of
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)_Yesterday, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas stopped by Doctors Hospital to deliver roses to new moms, in anticipation of their first Mother’s Day. Said Salinas, “I always remember my sweet mother on this holiday, so I just want to make sure I take time to congratulate these new moms
Courtesy Joe Baeza, The City of Laredo, Chief Ray Garner and the Laredo Police Department donated a used police cruiser to the City of Benavides Police Department’s Chief, Jose Daniel Garza, in order to better patrol presence in Benavides, Texas. With a population of 1,300 people and a police department of 2 officers (The Chief
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-SAL Construction will be closing down one lane of the 8500 block of Casa Verde Road between Don Beto Drive and University Boulevard. The lane closure starts Tuesday May 7, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If possible, please use alternative routes to avoid congestion and delays. For more information
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, (Laredo, Tx)- Cigarroa High School inducted former Cigarroa High School alumni as members into their Toro Legends during a ceremony held yesterday morning at the Cigarroa High School gym. The induction ceremony recognized 11 individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions as distinguished graduates of Cigarroa High School. The recipients were presented with
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