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(Laredo, Tx)- The U.S. Department of Justice has appointed Estela Quintanilla of Laredo as an alternate member to the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (FACJJ) for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). With this appointment, Quintanilla will assume an essential role in conveying the group’s perspectives on juvenile justice issues during the
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas joined Keep Laredo Beautiful as students at the school hosted a Veteran’s Arbor Day Celebration. Several local veterans were present as students, thanks to help from Keep Laredo Beautiful and A.E.P. Forrester Don Fields celebrated and thanked them for their service to our country by
Courtesy Daniella Martinez, (Laredo, Tx)-Congressman Henry Cuellar toured the southern province of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Saturday, Nov. 05, 2011, as part of a congressional delegation visit with U.S. troops. The congressman delivered thank you letters to U.S. troops from students from Laredo-area schools and homemade flour tortillas courtesy of Taco Palenque.
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas made good on his promise to shave his moustache off after several pledges came in totaling $2,000+ for the Make-A-Wish Foundation Radiothon, hosted by Guerra Communications in front of Macy’s at Mall del Norte. Big Buck Country’s Senior Program Director David Gonzalez poses with
(Laredo, Tx)- The Office of District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz will be holding a Hot Check Amnesty Program allowing anyone with an amount pending in the DA’s Hot Check Division to pay off their hot checks and avoid the issuance of an arrest warrant. Amnesty begins Tuesday, November 1, 2011 and runs through Tuesday, November 15,
Courtesy Joe Baeza, Halloween Safety Tips Halloween is fun for people of all ages, but it’s important that you and your children remain safe. These simple tips will help make your Halloween celebration better than ever. Costume Safety Children should: Wear clothing that is bright, reflective and flame-retardant; wear short clothing that prevents tripping. Wear
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this weekend seized alleged cocaine valued at $1.8 million from a vehicle driven by a man from the Monterrey , Mexico area. The cocaine seizure occurred on Oct. 22, 2011 during a routine examination at Lincoln-Juarez
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, (Laredo, Tx)- The Laredo Independent School District’s Athletic Department announces the sale of tickets for the annual Martin-Nixon football game, which will be played on Saturday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m. at the new Shirley Field Sports Complex. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 31. Reserved tickets for the game can be purchased
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry Wednesday arrested a Mexican citizen after finding a cache of large-caliber rifle ammunition and more than five dozen rifle magazines in his vehicle, during an outbound examination. Around 4:20 p.m. CBP officers,
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after President Barack Obama announced U.S. troop drawdown from Iraq: “President Obama today made the right decision in announcing he will bring more than 40,000 U.S. troops stationed in Iraq home for good and forever. I thank him for
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