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Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo,Texas (Webb County) – On Friday, March 18, 2011, at approximately 11 p.m., Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a white in color sports utility vehicle at the intersection of Bob Bullock loop and Jacaman Road. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop after Deputies activated
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DEL RIO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry on St. Patrick’s Day seized cocaine worth a rather hefty pot of gold, $1.6 million in fact. The seizure occurred on March 17, 2011 at Del Rio International Bridge . A CBP
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
Commissioner Pct.2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina helped celebrate Dr. Seuss week before spring break by reading to students of Jose Gallegos Elementary. The Commissioner was invited by staff members of the school to read to a Dr. Seuss book to the children. Read Across America is celebrated in schools throughout the United States during the first
Webb County Commissioner Pct.2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina recently held a successful Bowling Tournament that will benefit various events in Pct.2 that include back to school events, holiday luncheons for the elderly, as well as after school snack programs in community centers. Various businesses, organizations, and city and county candidates participated. Raffles for prizes were held
Courtesy Vanessa Guajardo, 2011 Tryouts An Overall Success for the Heat LAREDO, Texas-Heat Head Coach Israel Collazo and his staff had their hands full as 32 players from different parts of the country descended to Laredo to give it their shot to make the 2011 Master Roster. “By far, this group of talented individuals that
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Bill would bring ‘expedited rescission’ on budget vote Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced introduction of the Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act, a bill that will give Congress and the President important tools to cut wasteful spending and save taxpayer dollars. The Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act, H.R. 1043, is
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 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry on Thursday seized a combination load of heroin and cocaine valued at $860,000. The seizure resulted in the arrest of two vehicle passengers. The seizure occurred on Mar. 10 at the
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