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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Beginning Thursday, April 28, 2011City of Laredo contractor, MDA of Houston, TX, will be closing off one block along Grant Street between Flores to Convent Avenue. Another block on Grant Street from Flores to San Agustin Avenue will close one lane only on this east-bound only street. These closures will be in
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DEL RIO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry maintained their vigilance this week and seized more than a ton of marijuana hidden in a commercial truck. The seizure occurred on April 26 at the Del Rio International Bridge .
Courtesy Jose Borjon, (Corpus Christi, Texas) – Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo), Michael McCaul (R-TX), and Blake Farenthold (R-Corpus Christi), members of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, called on the Obama administration to increase the number of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) stationed in Texas to patrol the state’s border with Mexico. Presently, of the
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry this week apprehended a San Antonio man wanted on an outstanding warrant for sexual assault of a child. The apprehension occurred on April 25, 2011 at Camino Real International Bridge .
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Personal consumption portions now allowed LAREDO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently received instructions on amended regulations regarding poultry meat and poultry products. Officials are now urging travelers to be aware of the new requirements, and to always declare food items to CBP officials when entering a
Last week Webb County Employees were treated to an Employee Appreciation Lunch at the Webb County Courthouse parking lot. The fifth annual event was hosted by The Webb County Commissioners Court. Employees enjoyed a lunch plate that consisted of Steak, Rice and Beans cake was served for dessert. Attendees also were treated to classic music
Courtesy Steve Harmon, In response to requests for additional summer course offerings, Texas A&M International University has expanded course availabilities. TAMIU dean of student success Dr. Minita Ramirez said the response means additional courses and sections will be available to students. “With budgetary concerns prompted by the State’s shortage of funding for higher
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
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – Effectively immediately, today, April 26, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Star Operations is performing traffic signal work to replace mast head at the intersection of Loop 20 at Spur 400 ( Clark Blvd. ). Southbound Loop 20 left turn lane at Spur 400 is closed. Policemen providing added
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)
