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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Beginning Thursday, April 28, 2011City of Laredo contractor, MDA of Houston, TX, will be closing off one block along Grant Street between Flores to Convent Avenue. Another block on Grant Street from Flores to San Agustin Avenue will close one lane only on this east-bound only street. These closures will be in
Courtesy Jose Borjon, (Corpus Christi, Texas) – Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo), Michael McCaul (R-TX), and Blake Farenthold (R-Corpus Christi), members of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, called on the Obama administration to increase the number of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) stationed in Texas to patrol the state’s border with Mexico. Presently, of the
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry this week apprehended a San Antonio man wanted on an outstanding warrant for sexual assault of a child. The apprehension occurred on April 25, 2011 at Camino Real International Bridge .
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
