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Archives for December 2014

LAW ENFORCEMENT RAMPS UP PATROLS FOR DRUNK DRIVERS OVER NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY

Courtesy TxDot, TxDOT encourages Texans to find a sober ride AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Department of Transportation reminds motorists that law enforcement will be out in force on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in an effort to reduce crashes and discourage drunk driving. “The New Year’s Eve holiday has historically been a

Local man sent to jail on sexual assault charges

  Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – A Laredo man was arrested a day after Christmas after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman. The woman was able to escape the aggressor and call Webb County Sheriff’s Office deputies after she was reportedly sexually assaulted. Arrested was Andy Keith Cruz, 27, from the 3300 block of

Webb County New Year’s Holiday Closure

  Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Tx)-In observance of the New Year, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2015.  The Webb County Sheriff’s Department administrative offices will also be closed.  All emergency services will be available. Webb County Offices will re-open at 8 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2015. Please note that

CITY OF LAREDO CLOSURE NOTICE

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Administrative Offices will be closed on Thursday January 1, 2015 in observance of New Year’s Day.  Protective and emergency services will be operational.  Please be aware that there will be NO recycling collection service on Thursday, but recycling for this route only will be collected on Wednesday, December

City of Laredo Recycling Schedule Change for Thursday Route ONLY

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, TX )  The City of Laredo Solid Waste Services Department wants to remind residents who have their regular scheduled recycling pick-up on Thursdays that for THIS WEEK ONLY, the Thursday route will have their recycling pick-up on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2014. For more information, please contact the City of Laredo’s Customer

RAM TRUCK BRAND AND LAREDO DODGE CHRYSLER RAM JEEP HELP RAISE $1780 FOR UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Event part of Ram Truck Brand’s Nationwide Effort to Raise Needed Funds for High School Football Programs (Laredo, Tx)-United South High School families and fans participated in a “Ram Gridiron Challenge Fundraiser®” on October 17, 2014 and raised $1,780 for the school’s football program. The Ram Truck brand contributed $20 for each

Flu is in Laredo!

Courtesy City of Laredo Health Department, Laredo, TX – Influenza season has begun in Laredo and we have confirmed our first cases. There are also reports of other flu related illnesses, other upper respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations  due to complications. We expect this activity to increase in the coming weeks. Therefore we want to remind

UISD’s Youths of the Month for December 2014

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Four United I.S.D. students were among those celebrated as Youths of the Month for December 2014. The monthly programs recognizes local high school students who excel in academics and volunteer to help our community. Teachers and counselors nominate students for the recognition. Youth of The Month is sponsored in part by

Progressive Insurance and Mike’s Paint Place Recycle A Ride for UISD Family

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-In conjunction with the national Recycled Rides Program ,Laredo’s Casarez family was gifted with a beautiful and spacious 2012 Chevy Equinox.   The family of 10 was in high spirits as Roger Averitt from Progressive Insurance presented them with the keys to their vehicle during a short presentation at Mike’s Paint

Assistant Director Sanchez Retires from CBP after 37 Years of Federal Service

Courtesy Richard Pauza,   Laredo, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Laredo Field Office bids adieu this week to Assistant Director, Field Operations Border Security Noel Sanchez at the conclusion of a 37-year federal career.                                                                  Sanchez officially retires at the start of January 2015. Laredo Field Office staff held a retirement luncheon in

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