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Archives for November 2013

Laredo CBP Officers Seize More Than a Ton of Marijuana at World Trade Bridge

 Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Tuesday seized more than a ton of marijuana intermingled in a pottery shipment during a routine inspection at World Trade Bridge.   “Our CBP officers put it all together and successfully targeted and interdicted this significant load

Judge Cuellar to Host Ceremony Honoring Former Municipal Court Judges

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Municipal Court Judge Rosie Cuellar will be honoring former Municipal Court Judges,  “It is important that we recognize all the public servants who have come before, who not only enforced the municipal ordinances and traffic laws, but also, educated our citizens and businesses and protected the integrity of

PHOTO RECAP: Mayor Salinas Hosted Shadow for a Day

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-Mayor Salinas received his shadow, Karla Garza, a student from United South High School, who joined him in his mayoral duties throughout the morning.  At noon, Mayor Salinas and Karla attended a luncheon, hosted by the Laredo Noon Optimist Club at the Laredo Holiday Inn Civic Center, where the students were

LEFT LANE CLOSURE OF WB SL 20 AT APPROACHES TO & DEPARTURE FROM McPHERSON RD. – NOV. 19-22, 9A-3P

Courtesy Raul Leal,  LAREDO, TX – Weather permitting, SER Construction Partners, LCC will conduct a left lane closure of westbound State Loop 20 at approaches and departure from McPherson Rd. intersection from Tuesday, November 19 through Friday, November 22, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to facilitate placement of concrete curb and gutter on the

Clark Elementary Top Reader Celebration

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Clark Elementary will celebrate their top readers (grades Pre-K-5th) who read the most books before the second six week period ended. The students will be treated to a sidewalk chalk party, courtesy of the  H.E.B.Read 3 Program. H.E.B. will provide sidewalk chalk and snacks for the students. The H.E. Buddy mascot

Laredo Phil’s ‘Friday Night Lites’ Concert at 6:30 at LCC

Courtesy Steve Harmon,  (Laredo, Tx)-Relax and unwind as the soothing sounds of classical melodies by the Laredo Phil take over Laredo Community College (LCC) for the “Friday Night Lites” cocktail concert Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Guadalupe and Lilia Martínez Fine Arts Center Theater at the LCC Fort McIntosh Campus. General admission to

Adolescent Health Symposium

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-This is an honest and frank discussion on the emerging threats to youth, not only because of the immediate health risks, but because of the co-morbidities and psychosocial determinants that also align with these health conditions such as teen pregnancy, HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Each year over 600 young

Grandparents Day at Newman Elementary

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Grandparents are important role models and guides to their grandchildren and Newman Elementary School appreciates what they do. This social event will give Grandparents a unique opportunity to interact with their grandchildren in the school environment and meet Newman teachers and staff.  For more information, please call Imelda Torres at 473-3813.

PHOTO RECAP: Cm. Garza Hosts Cielito Lindo Road Extension Groundbreaking Ceremony

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-The City of Laredo is proud to announce its plans to enhance traffic mobility in the southern sector of Laredo with the groundbreaking of the Cielito Lindo Extension project,extending the roadway from Ejido Avenue to Bob Bullock Loop 20. This will provide an alternative north/south route for both the local and

WITH GRIM MILESTONE AS A REMINDER, TxDOT URGES DRIVERS TO STAY ALERT, OBEY TRAFFIC LAWS IN EFFORT TO HALT FATALITY TREND

Courtesy Raul Leal, Staggering daily death toll dates back to 2000 (video and audio sound bites available here)  AUSTIN, TX — As Texas marks a grim, 13-year string of daily roadway fatalities today, the Texas Department of Transportation reminds drivers to stay alert and obey traffic laws in an effort to break the consecutive streak of

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