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Courtesy Jose Borjon, Washington, D.C. – Congressman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA), Chairman of the Congressional Unmanned Systems Caucus (CUSC) and Co-chairman, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) hosted members of the United States Special Operations Command for a briefing of members and staff on the importance of unmanned systems in overseas combat operations. “Unmanned land,
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Friday, March 4, 2011, The Webb County Sheriff’s Office along with the United States Marshal’s Task Force arrested Jose Luis Sanchez at the 200 block of Corral Drive in Laredo, Texas. Sanchez was served with outstanding warrants from a case initiated by the Webb
Courtesy Jessica L. Newsome, Day two of Laredo’s Washington, D.C. advocacy trip found the group meeting with the White House and the Departments of State, Homeland Security, Energy, Commerce, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, as well as, organizations such as the American Bus Association, Sister Cities, and the General Services Administration. “We are very lucky in
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Acupuncture workshop to help teach ancient Chinese therapy Jose Adrian Martinez , Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is inviting the Laredo community to come discover the fundamental elements of acupuncture, including: what conditions acupuncture treats; how stress affects health and what can be done to eliminate it; and the difference between treating symptoms
Courtesy Jessica L. Newsome, Productive Dialogue, Definitive Next Steps On Projects On its first day in Washington, the Laredo delegation divided itself into three teams: public safety, environment, and transportation infrastructure. Below are reports from the three teams. Public Safety The Public Safety team comprised of Mayor Salinas, Mayor Pro Tempore Johnny Rendon, City Manager
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, In an effort to keep precinct 4 residents informed as to what is going on in their community center, Webb County Commissioner Jaime Canales will be hold a town hall meeting Tuesday, March 8 at the Azteca Community Center at 11 a.m. The center is located at 14 Iturbide. Residents will be
Reduces border violence, increases inter-agency collaboration WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) announced that he has introduced the Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) Act of 2011, H.R. 915, named after ICE special agent Jaime Zapata. The bill would enhance border security and reduce security threats by authorizing and appropriating funds
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, “Lasso the Cure” It’s time to cowboy-up and get ready to help Laredo’s Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Lasso the Cure at their 2011 Walk to Cure Diabetes event on Saturday, April 2, 2011, starting at 8:00 a.m. at Texas A&M International University. Laredo I.S.D. Superintendent Dr. Marcus Nelson is the 2011 Walk
Courtesy Maru de La Paz, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – Sheriff Martin Cuellar presented a check for $5,000 to the Teens in the Driver Seat Organization. The check was presented to assist the program with promoting safe teen driving practices. By the same token, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be assisting with the planning
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at the Laredo Port of Entry this weekend discovered ingredients for some rather exotic tamales; nearly 58 pounds of undeclared iguana meat hidden in masa (corn dough). The seizure occurred on Feb. 27, 2011 as CBP agriculture specialists at Lincoln-Juarez International
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