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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Books explore relevant topics for today’s teenagers In an effort to promote reading and share an interest in books; provide high school students an opportunity to openly discuss difficult topics in a safe environment; help students feel connected to the Laredo Public Library; and promote and enhance critical thinking skills, the Laredo
Courtesy Eloy Vega, Firefighters Give Blood to Save Lives The Laredo Fire Department will partner with the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center to host a blood drive this Friday at Central Fire Station. Blood supplies during summer months are usually low and Laredo Firefighters answer the call for help by donating. A mobile unit
Courtesy Danny Angel, Due to the continuing threat of thunderstorms over Laredo as a result of Hurricane Alex the Laredo Broncos (13-19) announced yesterday that they will not play their regularly scheduled game on Thursday July 1st against the San Angelo Colts (19-13). The forecast for Laredo calls for heavy rain on Wednesday night and throughout
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Due to pending inclement weather from Hurricane Alex, the first annual Laredo Firefighters Association Manadas Trail 5 K Run & Volleyball Tournament, originally scheduled for this Saturday, July 3, 2010 at North Central Park, is being cancelled. No word yet on rescheduling.
Courtesy Vanessa Guajardo, The United Soccer Leagues (USL) based in Tampa, FL, in conjunction with the West Texas United (Midland) Sockers and the Laredo Heat Soccer Club, has decided to re-schedule the soccer match set to played on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Texas A&M International University Soccer Complex to: – Tuesday, July 6,
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, House Passes Bill to Help Pending Homebuyers Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped pass the Homebuyers Assistance and Improvement Act to extend an important deadline to help eligible first-time homebuyers benefit from tax credits. The bill passed the House overwhelmingly Tuesday and would give homebuyers an extra three months
Courtesy Joe Baeza, On June 28th Laredo Police Narcotics Vice Unit assisted by Laredo Police patrol division conducted a narcotics investigation by the 300 block of Ocean. Suspected narcotics related activity was detected at the residence after operating surveillance. The narcotics team approached the home and asked for consent to search the residence from the owner of the
Coutesy Danny Angel, The tropical storm that had already forced the rescheduling of game four of the Broncos (13-19), White Wings (14-18) series, has now caused the cancellation of the final two games of the series all together. The Broncos won the first two games of the series in Harlingen by the score of 6-2
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Governor Rick Perry earlier this month appointed Diana Juarez, LISD Director of Staff Development, to the Communities in School State Advisory Committee (CISSAC). The nine-member State Advisory Committee, appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House, works closely with the Texas Education Agency and the CIS State Office to
Courtesy Ashley Patterson, High Court Rules Individual Right to Bear Arms Applies Nationwide Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court decision affirming state and local rights for individuals to keep and bear arms. On Monday, the high court ruled to uphold
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