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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, TX ) In 2006, voters approved the creation of a Civil Service Commission to replace the City’s current Appeal and Grievance Committee that handles City employees adverse action and grievance matters. Since that time, an advisory committee helped to develop the framework for this all important 14-member group, which will be made
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – The City of Laredo Health Department wants to remind the public that rabies continues to be a local threat and that everyone needs to vaccinate their pets as soon as possible, either at their veterinarian’s office or at the Health Department. The City of Laredo continues to respond to
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, All City of Laredo administrative offices will be closed today Monday, May 30, 2011 in observance of Memorial Day. Protective and emergency services will be operational. No garbage pick-up will be available today, but the City Landfill will be open. Trash and branch pick-up schedule will resume the next day on Tuesday, May
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, “Operation Clean-Up” hits District VI Laredo, TX—Inspectors from various City departments will team up on FRIDAY, May 27, 2011 to make a sweep of an area in City Council District VI educating about and enforcing City of Laredo codes. The campaign will encompass the following northeast neighborhood: Berkeley Road to Lindenwood and
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, D-Line Operations will be working on the 600 and 700 Block of San Agustin Avenue between Hidalgo & Matamoros. The contractor will work on both sides of the street, performing a bore to run fiber optic cables that are part of a Time Warner Cable project. Traffic control equipment indicating sidewalk closure and road work activity will be set up at site. The sidewalk
Courtesy Timothy Franciscus-Timm, Airport continues to invest in the future… On May 20, 2011, the first Allegiant flight from Laredo International Airport to Orlando-Stanford Airport taxied from the gate at 7:05pm. 129 passengers were aboard the inaugural flight destined for the home of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World. The flight left the
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, A freshly-made lemonade and cookie stand to benefit the South Texas Food Bank (Laredo, TX ) Children are naturally compassionate people and are always ready to help a neighbor, a friend, a stranger, even a stray dog. A special group of compassionate kids* came together, wanting to make a difference here in
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Funds raised at yearly event are all earmarked for research to eradicate Juvenile Diabetes Join the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as they kick-off the sponsorship drive for another spectacular event for the 2011 Hope Gala. Local businesses will be invited to sponsor the sensational show that will feature the mesmerizing and dazzling
Jorge Vera Candidate for City Council Dist. 7 was accompanied by his supporters at the opening of his Campaign Headquarters. The event drew a large crowd who are eager to see Vera as their next councilman. Those in attendance enjoyed a steak plate with rice and beans. Plenty of cold refreshments were available to keep
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Friends of the Library fundraiser to help fill new libraries with books (Laredo, TX ) Arby’s Restaurant will make “Chicken Little” the big attraction. Olive Garden will feature “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.” And La Posada Hotel will display and serve “Green Eggs & Ham.” These are just a few of
