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LISD employees to attend Anti-Bullying Conference

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,  All LISD faculty, staff, and administration will attend an Anti-Bullying Conference toda, at the Laredo Civic Center beginning at 8:30 a.m. The conference will focus on “Rachel’s Challenge” a nationwide school outreach program for the prevention of teen violence. The conferences main presenter will be Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott.

City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas honors Francisca ‘Panchita’ Martinez 100th Birthday

Courtesy Eloy Vega,  (Laredo, TX)- Mayor Raul G. Salinas and Councilwoman Cynthia Liendo spent a memorable afternoon today celebrating the 100th  birthday of Mrs. Francisca “Panchita” Martinez with many of her friends and family. Mrs. Martinez was regaled with music provided by a mariachi band and many birthday wishes from all in attendance. “I’m honored

CBP Hosts Wood Packaging Material Pest Detection Training at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza,   LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) this week hosted a national training development seminar in Laredo aimed at detecting pests found in wood packaging material that drew agriculture specialists and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) personnel from across the country.  The three-day Wood Packaging Material Pest Training Development drew

LISD Campuses close for Staff Development

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,  All Laredo Independent School District campuses will be closed Monday, September 5, due to staff development training. LISD administration, faculty, and staff will report to work on Monday morning for their required staff development training.  There will be no classes for students on Monday due to staff development training. Students will resume

Congressman Cuellar Announces Required Reviews of Double-Digit Health Insurance Rate Increases

Courtesy Jose Borjon, Rules will help lower health insurance costs and bring transparency to process Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that starting today health insurers seeking to increase their rates by 10 percent or more must submit their request to state or federal reviewers to determine whether the increase is reasonable. This

County Offices Labor Day Holiday Closure

Courtesy Larry Sanchez,  In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 5, 2011.   The holiday closure includes the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office.   The Webb County Sheriff’s Department administrative offices will also be closed.  All emergency services will be available. Webb County Offices will re-open

LISD Campuses to Close for Staff Development

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,  All Laredo Independent School District campuses will be closed Monday, September 5, due to staff development training. LISD administration, faculty, and staff will report to work on Monday morning for their required staff development training.  However, there will be no classes for students on Monday due to staff development training. Students will

Two Adult Family Members Arrested in Relation to Juvenile Case

Courtesy Monica Garcia,  The Office of District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz reports that Elizabeth Astudillo and her father, Vicente Astudillo  both turned themselves into the Webb County Jail last night after warrants were issued for their arrest in relation to the death of Nicolas Moreno.   The Astudillos face one count each of Making a Firearm Accessible

Senator Zaffirini Announces New Laws Effective Sept. 1

Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) –Thirty-three new laws, including 10 Senate Bills (SB) authored by Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, and 23 House Bills (HB) that she sponsored during the 2011 legislative session will become effective on Sept. 1. The laws taking effect this week reflect Senator Zaffirini’s legislative priorities, which include improving public education, higher education and

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