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Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Washington – U.S. Customs and Border Protection has compiled its list of top 10 seizures of 2011. This list illustrates the important role CBP’s officers and agents play in protecting the nation against unsafe and unfair products as well as intercepting smuggling attempts along the nation’s borders and ports
(Laredo, Tx)-Justice of the Peace Ricardo Rangel held his Annual Christmas Posada at his office last week. County employees and area residents enjoyed home cooked menudo, tamales, and an assortment of sweetbread that was accompanied by coffee or hot chocolate. The annual event also draws Webb County Public Servants present this year where Justice of
(Laredo, Tx)-Wicked Psychos and Border Skulls Motorcycle Clubs visited El Cenizo, Tx bringing with them over 750 gifts that they distributed to children of El Cenizo. Members of the groups collected the toys over a two month span with purchases they made individually. Visiting with them were Santa Claus and Spiderman who took pictures with
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas visited the City of Laredo Housing Authority’s Downtown Senior Citizens’ Home on Juarez Street, to provide gifts and HEB and Wal-Mart gift cards to the elderly residents of the home. All were glad to welcome him into their midst, while they enjoyed holiday cookies and
Christmas party, toy distribution all part of giving back to residents Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-Councilman Esteban Rangel, whose city council district boasts schools of both school districts, is hoping to provided elementary kids who have excelled in school with a very Merry Christmas. “As we have learned, there is a great need among Laredo kids
Courtesy Monica Garcia, (Laredo, Tx)-Judge Jesus “Chuy” Garza has ruled that Kristine Sandoval pay $400,000 in restitution to Jose Adan Martinez. Martinez was injured when Kristine Sandoval collided with a car in which he was a passenger. Martinez had to be airlifted to San Antonio, was on a ventilator for several months and is now both
Courtesy Monica Garcia, (Laredo, Tx)- The Office of District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz reports that accused murderer and Mexican Mafia member Juan Carlos Mariscal failed to report to the 111th District Court today, which has once again led to a delay in his trial for the murder of Brandon Benavides. Mariscal and Mario Alberto Velasquez are
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this week have maintained their vigilance and seized 49 pounds of liquid methamphetamine hidden in liter bottles of beer. The seizure occurred on Dec. 7 at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge . A CBP
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, TX ) The City of Laredo, the Laredo Development Foundation, and the Laredo Chamber of Commerce will be co-hosting the Eagle Ford Shale Job and Vendor Fair on Friday, January 13, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Laredo Energy Arena, located at 6700 Arena Boulevard. The event is
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Local business tycoon is estatic to put his company’s name to the new stadium (Laredo, Tx) As the Laredo baseball stadium continues on its fast-paced construction schedule, to be ready for its first baseball game on May 17, 2012, the next big announcement from the City of Laredo, Ventura Sports Group, and
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