Archives for May 2013
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The NEZ program saves money on construction and rehabilitation Laredo, TX The City of Laredo created the NEZ Program to improve City Council Districts III and VIII by encouraging private investment in housing, businesses, and services in NEZ areas. The NEZ Program is the vehicle by which incentives like building permit fee
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-ACS Services will be closing down one lane of the 3900 block of Monterrey Avenue between San Pedro Street and Olive Street. The lane closure starts Monday May 6, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If possible, please use alternative routes to avoid congestion and delays. For more information contact
Courtesy David De La Garza, (Laredo, Tx)-An annual student photo art exhibit, Film Stills: Images That Tell Our Stories, is featured in the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Colonnade through Friday, May 17. A reception is scheduled Thursday, May 2 at 5 p.m. The exhibit’s theme focuses on displaying a
Courtesy Rocio Moore, Thanks to the donation of local sponsors, students from United High School recently attended and participated in the National Photoshop World Convention in Orlando, Florida. The national convention is designed to boost skills in design and photography using Adobe Photoshop. Students are enrolled in the Graphic Design & Illustration program at
Courtesy Vanessa Guajardo, U.S. Soccer Announces Southern California Club as Heat Opponent Laredo, TX : The United States Soccer Federation announced today all opening and first round Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matches for the 100th edition of the United States open soccer tournament. The Laredo Heat, who will be representing the Mid-South Division of
Courtesy Joe Baeza, At approximately 12:10 am on Sunday April 28, 2013, a woman called the police to report a stabbing by 1914 Marion Street. She was visiting a friend by this neighborhood when an unknown male suspect approached her to request assistance for an ambulance. Preliminary information says that a victim identified as Garry Pruneda, age 28, stated
Courtesy Joe Baeza, On Friday, April 26, the Laredo Police Department conducted a traffic stop at the 5600 block of San Bernardo on a U-Haul truck. After asking the driver a few routine questions the officer noted the driver was hesitant to answer of his account of where the truck was heading. Subsequently, A K-9
Courtesy Joe Baeza, At 1:23 am on Saturday April 27, 2013, LPD received several calls about a large party taking place at 3019 Silhouette Drive. The callers stated that there was a large party and that several minor could be seen drinking. Officers converged on the neighborhood and broke up the party. The location where
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Mares Backhoe Service will be closing down the 1100 block of South Urban Avenue between Guadalupe Street and Chihuahua Street on Thursday May 2, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Mares Backhoe Service will be installing a water line for domestic use at 1920 Guadalupe Street and ask drivers to follow
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City of Laredo Traffic Safety Department will be turning off power to the traffic signals at the intersection of Bartlett and Guadalupe today, May 1, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Traffic Safety crews will be inspecting the wiring and connections for preventive maintenance purposes. Laredo Police Officers will be at
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