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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 Raul Leal, LAREDO – A highway rehabilitation project for US 83 in Dimmit County will begin May 2, 2011 between Catarina and Asherton. Advanced project start signs will be placed April 25, 2011 followed placement of barricades throughout project limits on April 28, 2011. One-way traffic control will be in effect throughout project limits,
Courtesy Andrea Arrellano, On Monday, April 18th, 2011, Webb County Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina hosted an Easter Picnic for elderly participants of all Precinct Two Community Centers at the Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center in Mirando City, Texas. Participants from Mirando City and Bruni, Texas community centers, as well as the Larga Vista Community Center
Grant to Fund Hiring a Volunteer Director & Retention Incentives Laredo, Texas – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department will receive $256,580 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to hire a volunteer fire department coordinator and to aid in implementing a recruitment and retention plan
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – -The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) would like to provide the public with some safety precautions for bees. Never try to remove a bee hive yourself, especially if you are allergic to bees; when in doubt consult with your doctor. Call a pest control company for proper removal.
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, All City of Laredo administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 22, 2011 in observance of the Easter holiday. Protective and emergency services will be operational. No garbage or recycling/branch pick-up will be available that day. Trash and recycling/branch pick-up schedule will resume on regularly scheduled routes on Monday, April 25,
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Friday, April 15, 2011, Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a blue freightliner tractor trailer. The traffic stop was conducted at the 24 mile marker post on IH-35. While conducting the traffic stop, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit was
