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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
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, All Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, February 21, 2011 in observance of President’s Day. Included in the holiday closure is the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department will continue all services on its regular schedule. All Webb County Offices will re-open at 8 a.m.
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Laredo Independent School District will be celebrating Read Across America Week February 21-25. Every year in celebration of “Read Across America” millions of young readers, including Laredo ISD students join National Education Association (NEA) in promoting reading through many activities. This year LISD librarians will host special activities throughout the week to
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, The Vidal M. Trevino School of Communication and Fine Arts Magnet School will be holding its annual recruitment week for Laredo Independent School District middle school students. The VMT recruitment team is scheduled to “Rock the Arts” at all LISD middle schools beginning Monday, February 21, through Thursday, February 24. The VMT recruitment
