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Local Elementary Student Claims Mariachi Award

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,  Macdonell Elementary School second grade student, Javier Esquivel Jr., was named the Best Overall Mariachi Vocalist at the 9th Annual Dia Del Mariachi Competition. Esquivel captured first place in the Elementary Division during the competition last weekend in Alice, Tx.  According to Betty Escudero, Macdonell Elementary Music Teacher and Mariachi Sponsor, Javier

WEBB COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL RECEIVE $11.7M IN FEDERAL EDUCATION FUNDS

Courtesy Jose Borjon,   Funds will go to Laredo ISD, United ISD, and Webb CISD   Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced Texas will receive funding for education-related needs, as well as additional support to local school districts. The U.S. Department of Education will obligate funds today, allowing the Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Laredo’s Religious History to be Examined

  Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The Villa San Agustin de Laredo Genealogical Society and The Laredo Public Library invite its membership and the general public to its monthly meeting, where Jose Roberto Juarez, Ph.D. will give a presentation on “San Agustin Church and Laredo Under Six Dioceses.”  The meeting will be held Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 2:00-4:00

City of Laredo To Proclaim National Community Development Week

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The City of Laredo will be promoting National Community Development Week with a proclamation and listing of featured projects funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  Since 1975, City of Laredo has received approximately $116.8 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds since1975.  These funds have been utilized

US 83 Rehab Work between Catarina and Asherton

Courtesy Raul Leal,  LAREDO – A highway rehabilitation project for US 83 in Dimmit County will begin May 2, 2011 between Catarina and Asherton. Advanced project start signs will be placed April 25, 2011 followed placement of barricades throughout project limits on April 28, 2011.  One-way traffic control will be in effect throughout project limits,

Webb County Commissioner Pct.2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina Hosts Easter Picnic in Mirando

Courtesy Andrea Arrellano, On Monday, April 18th, 2011, Webb County Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina hosted an Easter Picnic for elderly participants of all Precinct Two Community Centers at the Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center in Mirando City, Texas.  Participants from Mirando City and Bruni, Texas community centers, as well as the Larga Vista Community Center

Award-Winning, Internationally Acclaimed and Multi-Talented Chicanas and Their Works to be Featured at Laredo Public Library

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, An Evening of Stories and Poetry  Two award-winning, internationally acclaimed, multi-talented Chicanos will be at the Laredo Public Library, 1120 East Calton Road on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 for An Evening of Stories and Poetry.  The event, taking place at the HEB Multi-Purpose Room, is from 6-7:30 p.m. and will feature Dr.

CUELLAR ANNOUNCES $256K FOR WEBB COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARMENT

Grant to Fund Hiring a Volunteer Director & Retention Incentives Laredo, Texas – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced  that the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department will receive $256,580 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to hire a volunteer fire department coordinator and to aid in implementing a recruitment and retention plan

Protect Yourself against Bees this Season

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – -The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) would like to provide the public with some safety precautions for bees.  Never try to remove a bee hive yourself, especially if you are allergic to bees; when in doubt consult with your doctor.  Call a pest control company for proper removal. 

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