CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco (R-23), City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas and U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (D-28) enjoy a friendly moment at the Laredo Day Reception in Washington, D.C. last week. Earlier that evening, both congressman addressed the crowd: Cuellar reiterating his support for his community and Canseco reminding those
The City of Laredo Purchasing Division will be hosting a free workshop on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, from 2:30 – 5:00 p.m., at the City of Laredo Public Works Service Center, locate at 5512 Thomas Avenue, for all businesses who are interested in working with the City of Laredo. “This is a great opportunity for
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, “Laredo has lost an angel and true champion of the neediest in our community. She was not only our dear friend; she was a dear friend to the Bethany House, a cause which she worked on tirelessly and with passion and commitment to help the hungry and homeless in Laredo. But Barbara
Last week John Morton, Assistant Secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, joined City of Laredo officials at the Laredo Day reception in Washington, D.C., reinforcing the agency’s commitment to funding border security initiatives and recognizing Laredo’s role in maintaining homeland security.
Courtesy Jessica L. Newsome, Day three of the Laredo Washington advocacy trip found the Laredo delegation meeting with its Congressional delegation, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and National Park Service. The delegation also prepared to host our congressional and administrative guests at the annual Laredo Day in Washington Reception. Mayor
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Orozco Plumbing, a private utilities contractor working on improvements for an existing apartment complex, will be working on Elm Street, between McDonnell Avenue and Monterrey Avenue, closing the street to all through traffic on Thursday, March 10, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Traffic control equipment indicating street closure and detour information will be set up at
Courtesy Jessica L. Newsome, Day two of Laredo’s Washington, D.C. advocacy trip found the group meeting with the White House and the Departments of State, Homeland Security, Energy, Commerce, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, as well as, organizations such as the American Bus Association, Sister Cities, and the General Services Administration. “We are very lucky in
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Acupuncture workshop to help teach ancient Chinese therapy Jose Adrian Martinez , Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is inviting the Laredo community to come discover the fundamental elements of acupuncture, including: what conditions acupuncture treats; how stress affects health and what can be done to eliminate it; and the difference between treating symptoms
Courtesy Jessica L. Newsome, Productive Dialogue, Definitive Next Steps On Projects On its first day in Washington, the Laredo delegation divided itself into three teams: public safety, environment, and transportation infrastructure. Below are reports from the three teams. Public Safety The Public Safety team comprised of Mayor Salinas, Mayor Pro Tempore Johnny Rendon, City Manager
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The Laredo Public Library is hosting its first Wii Wednesday for teens this Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at the Laredo Public Library HEB Multi-Purpose Room, 1120 E. Calton, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Join others, ages 13 and up only please, in competition on Guitar Hero. For more information, please contact:Niki Acosta
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