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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, TX ) City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas is looking for Laredo’s most passionate and proud citizens to participate in the inaugural Ambassador program, to help welcome visitors to the community and represent the very best of our fair city. “What better way to welcome guests to Laredo, Texas than
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)- Private contractor Rio Tech will be closing down 806 Union Pacific Road between McPherson Road and East Park Drive today Wednesday, February 13, 2013, starting at 8:00 a.m. They will be installing a water line for fire protection. Drivers are asked to find alternate routes if possible as there will
(Laredo, Tx)-United Independent School District Police Chief Ray Garner recently swore-in two police officers, Leonardo Santoya and Martha Cabrera, at a special event held in their honor. The honorees were given their badge at a special ceremony surrounded by family and friends. Pictured from left to right are: Lt. Ramon Salinas, Officer Santoya, Chief Ray
Courtesy Eloy Vega, (Laredo, Tx) City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas was in Austin on Friday, February 8, 2013, attending a Big Cities Meeting with 15 other mayors from across the state of Texas. Texas Governor Rick Perry met with the mayors at the end of the day’s agenda. The meeting included briefings by
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-This week City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas welcomed representatives from SCAN as well as SCAN Junior Representatives from Alexander High School for a very important topic and proclamation: teen dating violence. The month of February was proclaimed as ‘Teen Dating Violence Month’ by Mayor Salinas and Webb County Judge
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas helped Margarita Sanchez Uribe celebrate her 105th birthday today. Surrounded by her family, stories of Mrs. Uribe growing up in San Ygnacio, Texas, were shared at the celebration, including her position as assistant post master for the small community; her husband, the late Ernesto
Courtesy Larrry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)- Webb County Commissioner Jaime Canales will be hosting a field day for JJAEP students today Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Fred & Anita Bruni Community Center. The field day will serve as an incentive to the students to continue their good behavior, attendance, and positive change. Commissioner Canales has made
Courtesy TxDot, Governor Perry, state legislators, transportation officials discuss the economic benefits I-69 provides Texas AUSTIN – As Texas continues to lead the nation in job creation, ensuring the state’s infrastructure can withstand the boom in business is critical now more than ever. Today, the Texas Department of Transportation updated lawmakers on the progress of
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agents at the Laredo Port of Entry seized $460,060 in unreported currency from a vehicle driven by a Chicago man in a routine examination. The currency seizure occurred on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at Lincoln-Juarez Bridge. CBP officers and agents were
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-“When was George Washington born?” “Where is his birth place? “ And, “how many siblings did he have?” was just some of the information shared with students at Fasken Elementary School by Tad Deutsch, who will portraying George Washington for 2013 during the WBCA festivities. Deutsch spoke to 1st – 5th
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