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Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) -Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, received 21 awards recently in a wide variety of media categories in the Press Women of Texas (PWT) 2010 Communications Contest. The award winners include her keynote speech to the Two-Year College English Association-Southwest (TYCA-SW), her tribute to philanthropists Joe and Teresa Lozano Long, newspaper editorials promoting
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Those were the words stated so emphatically by City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas, in a recognition ceremony held this morning at City Hall for Wendolyn Morales, Emmy-award winning reporter for KLDO-Univision, whose last day with the newscast ratings-leader will be this Friday, May 6, 2011. On Monday, Morales will begin
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On May 2, 2011, The Webb County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division arrested three male subjects from Laredo Texas, on Aggravated Kidnapping Charges. At approximately 2:00 a.m. Deputies noticed a Green Ford Expedition traveling westbound on Highway 359 at a high rate of speed. After conducting
Courtesy Roberto Trevino, LISD Campus Crime Stoppers awarded grant For the fifth year in a row, Laredo ISD Campus Crime Stoppers was awarded a generous donation from the ConocoPhillips Corporation as part of the company’s efforts to contribute to the quality of life in the Laredo area. Recently at their annual Philanthropic Committee Grant luncheon,
Osama Bin Laden is dead. President Barack Obama will be have a press conference from the White House officially declaring Bin Laden Dead. The United States has confirmed that Bin Laden was killed near Islamabad. His remains are now in U.S. custody. Click on link (MSNBC.Com) to watch Presiden Obama Live from the White House: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/42852646#42852646
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Prom season is right around the corner and local businesses are making sure that some very deserving young ladies attend their dance in style. The Laredo Independent School District Office of Communications announced their second annual initiative called, “Operation Belle of the Ball.” The program gives economically disadvantaged young women the opportunity
Webb County Commissioners Jaime Canales and Jerry Garza hosted the 1st Annual Hero Salute Luncheon in honor of Military Veterans and their families at Caesars Reception Hall. The event was held on April 27 from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Webb County Judge Danny Valdez welcomed those in attendance before the presentation of colors which was made
Brodita’s Promotion and Rocky’s Beer Run present Rocky’s Boxing Royal Rumble May 7th at the Casablanca Ballroom. The card will feature up to 30 bouts with fighters from all over Texas. The main event for the evening will bring together Jose Luis Cisneros “El Boxer” vs. Marcus Perez the fight will be in homage to local
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DEL RIO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry maintained their vigilance this week and seized more than a ton of marijuana hidden in a commercial truck. The seizure occurred on April 26 at the Del Rio International Bridge .
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Personal consumption portions now allowed LAREDO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently received instructions on amended regulations regarding poultry meat and poultry products. Officials are now urging travelers to be aware of the new requirements, and to always declare food items to CBP officials when entering a
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