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COURTESY BRENDA MEDINA, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – Three new deputies joined the ranks of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, being fully certified to pull double duty both as correctional officers and peace officers. Family, friends and superiors gathered on Monday morning for the deputizing of Victor Salinas, Roberto Ramirez and Christian Gregory. For five
Courtesy City of Laredo Health Department, Laredo, TX—Summer is here and the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) wants to remind the public about recreational water use safety in order to prevent accidents, and above all to drowning. Public Pools must have: · Self closing, self latching gates and protected with alarms. · Power safety
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, TX ) After the recent Amnesty Program, it will soon be time to go after those citizens who still owe fines, tickets, or worse. City of Laredo Municipal Court Judge Rosie Cuellar will soon commence with Operation Warrant Round Up, going after those citizens who have disregarded their obligation to
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) wants to remind the public that rabies continues to be a local threat and that everyone needs to vaccinate their pets (3 months and older; or check with your veterinarian), either at their veterinarian’s office or at the Health Department. Pets also
Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) — A thorough search by a Webb County Correctional Officer led to the discovery of heroin intended to make its way into the Webb County jail. On Tuesday,during intake procedures on inmate Laura Lizzette Rodriguez, the officer noticed the suspect had a suspicious object in her body.
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-“Read everything under the sun…prevent the summer slide!” That was the message United Independent School District administrators sent to students at a press conference held on June 10, 2014. Superintendent Roberto J. Santos, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Guadalupe Gorordo and Lead Librarian Carmen Escamilla encouraged all students to
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- Perfect Attendance Pays Off! Angelica Fierro, a junior at United High School, is the proud new owner of a brand new 2014 Kia Soul. The car give away was part of the United ISD and Sames “Kia in the Klassroom” Program which promoted the importance of daily school attendance through
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, City of Laredo Traffic Safety Department crews will be closing Springfield Avenue between Mann Road and Calle Del Norte to perform maintenance on the pavement markings. The road closure should last until 5:00 p.m. Drivers are asked to find alternate routes if
Courtesy Anissa Treviño, LAREDO, Texas – Get ready Laredo!! The hottest rock event of the summer is back! Rockin the Rio II has been set for Friday, August 15, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:30pm. This year’s Rockin the Rio features rock band Queensryche with special guests Drowning Pool and The Hunger. Rockin
Courtesy Elisa Zubeldia, LAREDO, TEXAS – Congratulations to the Class of 2014 on behalf of the Laredo Energy Arena! The Laredo Energy Arena hosted the United Independent School District Class of 2014 commencement ceremonies Friday evening and Saturday. Families and friends gathered to witness the seniors of United, John B. Alexander, United
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