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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
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX—The City of Laredo Health Department is issuing an alert that Unilever United States, Inc. announced a limited recall of Skippy® Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy® Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product was distributed to retail outlets
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, “Lasso the Cure” It’s time to cowboy-up and get ready to help Laredo’s Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Lasso the Cure at their 2011 Walk to Cure Diabetes event on Saturday, April 2, 2011, starting at 8:00 a.m. at Texas A&M International University. Laredo I.S.D. Superintendent Dr. Marcus Nelson is the 2011 Walk
Annual trip for City Leaders who Continue to advocate for Federal Funds Courtesy Xochitl Mora, This Sunday March 6th The City of Laredo will travel to our nation’s capitol, advocating for federal funds and policy changes to help with various local issues in the community that have a regional or national impact, such as health,
