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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX—Because tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States, the City of Laredo Health Department is taking action by teaching smoking cessation and increasing prevention activities. Each year, an estimated 443,000 people die prematurely from smoking or exposure to second hand smoke,
It can save lives Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX— The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) is encouraging everyone to learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to save lives. CPR also is a best practice heart and stroke primary prevention method. In the United States, the national heart attack survival rate is at 5 percent with approximately
Courtesy Joe Baeza, The Laredo Police Department held a swearing in ceremony for three of their newest officers. Jesus Gabriel Lugo Jr., age 27, Marco Antonio Samaniego, age 26, and Ramiro Villarreal, age 25 were sworn in by City Secretary Gustavo Guevara at the Laredo Police Department in a small but special ceremony. These
Couresy Lesley Lopez, Warden George Head of the Rio Grande Detention Center , in Laredo , receives a certificate of Congressional Recognition from Congressman Cuellar, to thank the warden for his community service efforts, such as turkey donations during Thanksgiving season to Bethany House and toy donations to local Head Start schools.
Courtesy Monica Garcia, Rene Garza was arrested for writing a hot check a warrant for his arrest was issued for his failure to make good on the check, which he issued to Beaver Source Lumber Company in the amount of $1,509.77. He was arrested thursday morning by investigators for the District Attorney’s Office.
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, Some good news for the Webb County Community Action Agency as word came that some funds that were frozen will soon be released. “This is the first step in getting the CAA back on track to provide the much needed services for Webb County residents,” said Judge Danny Valdez. “It gives us
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, Tx -The following street-lane closures are in effect for US 83 (Guadalupe-Chihuahua Sts.) between Monterrey Ave. and Cedar Ave. in Laredo/Webb County: •NEW Sanders Avenue, between Rosario and Chihuahua , will be closed February 23, 2011 for approximately one week. •Marcella Avenue, between Guadalupe and Chihuahua , will be closed beginning
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Laredo Independent School District Science Department will be hosting a Science fair for LISD secondary school students on Thursday, February 24, and Friday, February 25. The fair is being held at the Laredo Civic Center Ballroom. The purpose of the Science Fair is for students to learn about the scientific process in
Courtesy Robert Treviño, Four LISD campuses have been recognized by the National Center for Educational Achievements (NCEA) for its academic prowess. Santo Nino, Macdonell, Ligarde Elementary and The Early College High Schools have been identified as Higher Performing Schools, according to the NCEA 2010 Higher Performing Schools List for Texas. Santo Nino Elementary School was
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) — Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, announced the results of the decennial census for Senate District (SD) 21. “Ten of our counties gained population over the last decade, while seven counties lost population,” Senator Zaffirini said. “Wilson County was the fastest-growing county, followed closely by Webb.” Other counties in SD 21 that
