Central Hockey League: Rival Brahmas crush Jackalopes Nov 20, 2009
The loss snaps an eight-game winning streak for Odessa (11-2-1), which will travel to face Laredo at 7:30 tonight in the second of a three-games-in-three-nights stretch. They ve had things a little too easy the last two weeks, Gillis said of his players. (Odessa American, TX)
Andrea Villegas Jaramillo Oct 23, 2009
After the mines closed, her parents relocated in 1938 to Laredo, Texas, and again to Madera, Calif. in 1943 to pursue work. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Sandcrabs roll past Trojans Oct 8, 2009
Ray lost to San Benito (36-35), United Laredo (34-15) and Flour Bluff (39-15), before picking up wins over Robstown (43-8) and district foes Beeville (35-33) and Corpus Christi Miller (28-0). Right now, you ve got two teams in the district 2-0 and we match up next week. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Bay Bridge to close to traffic over long weekend Sep 3, 2009
Daily bus inspections were not being conducted at border crossings at Calexico and San Ysidro in California and Laredo and McAllen-Hidalgo Bridge in Texas, the Transportation Departments inspector general's office said in its report. At the San Ysidro and Laredo crossings, bus inspections were being carried out on the road's shoulder within inches of moving passenger buses, the report said ... Daily bus inspections were not being conducted at border crossings at Calexico and San Ysidro in... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Swine flu fallout: Great deals on Mexico trips Aug 24, 2009
And the drug war's front lines still occupy just five of the country's 2,400 counties; most Americans caught in the fray were in the border towns of Tijuana, Ciudad Jurez and Nuevo Laredo. This article appeared on page M - 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
The Day I Met a Cartel Assassin Aug 21, 2009
Reta, a convicted murderer, had agreed to his first on-camera interview for the episode I was producing for FOX News Channel, "War Stories Investigates: Drugs, Money and Narco-Terror." He is serving 70 years for two murders in Laredo, Texas ... Eventually, the struggling family moved to a working class neighborhood in Laredo ... Reta told me that it was on one of those trips to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, that "he got involved with the wrong people" and life started to quickly unravel. (Fox News)
Victors emerge in Mexico's budget airline wars Aug 13, 2009
Destinations: Acapulco, Aguascalientes, Chetumal, Ciudad del Carmen, Colima, Cozumel, Culiacan, Guadalajara, Huatulco, Ixtapa-Zijuatanejo, Le;n/Baj;o, Los Cabos, Manzanillo, M;rida, Mexicali, Mexico City, Minatitlan, Nuevo Laredo, Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido, Reynosa, San Luis Potos;, Tampico, Torreon, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Veracruz, Villahermosa, Zacatecas. Noted: Not a true discount airline but a low-fare subsidiary that Mexicana started in 2005 after taking over Aerocaribe Airlines. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Soccer: Sockers face must-win Jul 19, 2009
The Sockers, coming off a 1-0 loss at Laredo on Friday, dropped to fourth place in the PDL standings with El Paso s 2-1 victory over Houston on Saturday. The Sockers have 24 points, with El Paso and Austin tied for second with 26 points. (Odessa American, TX)
Small town America pins hopes on West trade route Jul 6, 2009
The roadway goes from the Port of Raymond on the U.S. border with Saskatchewan to Laredo, Texas ... Del Rio, Texas, a Mexican border town of 45,000 about 160 miles northwest of Laredo, also has lost population to larger cities, said Sid Cauthorn, a banker who serves as coalition chairman. (Yahoo News)
Newton's interim superintendent Jim Marini getting $215,000 Jul 1, 2009
We re thrilled to have him on board, said School Committee Chairman Marc Laredo ... Laredo said the final salary was the result of negotiations between Marini and the School Committee ... Benefits, from an employer perspective, are all one with salary because they cost us money, Laredo said. (Newton Tab, MA)
For immigrants, living the dream is getting tougher Jun 17, 2009
Sanchez, now a U.S. citizen, joined a brother in Chicago after crossing the border near Laredo, Texas. He worked as a butcher, making $1. (USA Today -- Money)
New U.S. border rules take effect Jun 4, 2009
At the border crossing in Laredo, Texas, 20 to 25 percent of those crossing the border are U.S. citizens, according to Rick Pauza, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman in Laredo. Of those affected by the new rules, about 80 percent are complying with the documentation requirements, Pauza said. (CNN -- World)
Truckers say new regs won't jam borders Jun 1, 2009
Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. By Morris Lamont, AP. (USA Today -- Money)
Will truckers' tougher ID rules jam borders? May 31, 2009
Truckers say new regs won't jam borders - USATODAY.com. Truckers say new regs won't jam borders. (USA Today)
Patrick paces Laker tennis team in Texas May 14, 2009
At No. 1 singles, Dayaratne was beaten by the No. 2 seed, Rasid Winklaar of Abraham Baldwin, while Patrick lost to the fifth seed at No. 2 singles, Ataide Suca of Barton County, who later bowed out in a straight sets loss to top seed Cledson Carvalho of Laredo, Texas. With no more than a point and a half available if they win three more matches, the Lakers can finish no higher than 12th overall. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Obituaries for Monday, May 11, 2009 May 11, 2009
He was born July 15, 1916, in Laredo, Mo ... He spent his childhood in Laredo. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Weekend in Branson May 10, 2009
Cantina Laredo boasts authentic Mexican fare and guacamole prepared at the table ... Sophisticated Cantina Laredo serves authentic Mexican dishes and a variety of superior tequilas ... Guacamole prepared fresh at tables; to $17; cantinalaredo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. Announces Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2009 Apr 29, 2009
The Company also provides transportation services in Mexico through its gateways in Laredo and El Paso, Texas under agreements with Mexican carriers. The P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. logo is available at. (Primezone Releases)
All Mexico weekend football will be without fans Apr 29, 2009
The move involves games in Torreon, Minatitlan, Saltillo, Veracruz, Quintana Roo, Yucatan and Nuevo Laredo. Volleyball's world governing body said it was considering moving, postponing or canceling the women's junior world championship set for Tijuana from July 16-25. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Alaska prepares for pig flu Apr 29, 2009
The airline has 17 flights a day throughout Mexico, and its partner Horizon Air flies four times a week to Laredo, Mexico, from the U.S.. Alaska Air doesn't screen passengers for sickness. (Juneau Empire)
Behind the headlines: How safe is Mexico? Apr 3, 2009
to its citizens reports the drug violence "including the cities of Nuevo Laredo, Tijuana, Cuidad Ju;rez, Nogales, Reynosa, Matamoros, and most recently, in Mexico City" and identifies the states of Michoac;n, Sinaloa, Sonora and Guerrero as additional hot spots. Mexico ranks at the third of five caution levels. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
White House tries to step up anti-cartel fight Mar 26, 2009
The situation is similar in Laredo, which shares a border with Nuevo Laredo, and McAllen, just across the Rio Grande from Reynosa. The plans announced Tuesday fall short of Texas Gov. Rick Perry's request last month that 1,000 troops be sent to bolster border security in his state. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
MS-13 gang seen as growing threat Mar 19, 2009
And, some police agencies believe, there is evidence that MS-13 has taken sides in the bloody war among drug cartels that's playing out in Nuevo Laredo ... " And intelligence gathered by U.S. and Mexican law enforcement agencies indicates the gang's growing presence in the smuggling operations of Mexican drug cartels. While the FBI says the evidence is indefinite, other agencies say MS-13 appears to have taken sides with the Sinaloa cartel in its vicious turf war with the Gulf cartel to control... (FOX 11, AZ)
Timminco temporarily cutting jobs Mar 18, 2009
Last month, Timminco signed a deal to merge parts of its magnesium and specialty metals business, including its manufacturing facility in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, with a Chinese company. The company also said it will immediately start winding down production operations at its existing magnesium extrusion facility in Aurora, Colo. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Irish Go Deep In The Heart Of Texas This Weekend Mar 13, 2009
Notre Dame saddles up for second half of its spring break trip at the Border Olympics in Laredo, Texas ... Border Olympics Friday-Saturday, March 13-14, 2009 Laredo Country Club Laredo, Texas Par 72/7,125 yards ... "The Border Olympics (along with the Schenkel next week) is one of the oldest tournaments in college golf. It's just a great event in so many ways. The hospitality and warm, friendly nature of all those involved in Laredo is pretty special. It's fun to visit an area where everyone... (Und.com)
Irish Tee Off Spring Season With Caribbean Getaway Mar 9, 2009
Next Up: Border Olympics (March 13-14) Notre Dame wraps up its two-tournament Spring Break trip Friday and Saturday at the Border Olympics in Laredo, Texas ... The tournament is hosted by the University of Houston at the Laredo Country Club and will feature a strong field that includes Arkansas, Baylor, Lamar and Louisville. (Und.com)
Central Hockey League: Van Drunen does the little things that help Jacks win Mar 4, 2009
Getting back to the business of playing better hockey might not come at a better time for the Jackalopes, who face a trio of playoff teams beginning at 7:05 p.m Friday against the Laredo Bucks at Ector County Coliseum. On Saturday, they'll travel back to North Richland Hills for the fifth time this season to face the Brahmas and then at 4 p.m. Sunday, the Jackalopes will be back at Ector County Coliseum to face the Mississippi River Kings. (Odessa American, TX)
The undeclared war Mar 2, 2009
"The protesters have temporarily blocked border crossings in Reynosa, Nuevo Laredo, Matamoros and Ciudad Jurez and shut down parts of Monterrey, a major industrial hub in the northeast," reported the New York Times. Some Americans' penchant for using illegal drugs -- called a victimless crime by supporters -- is directly responsible for chaos and mass deaths on the border. (The Augusta Chronicle)
State Dept. Issues Alert On Mexico Travel Feb 27, 2009
"Ciudad Juarez, Tijuana and Nogales are among the cities which have recently experienced public shootouts during daylight hours in shopping centers and other public venues. Criminals have followed and harassed U.S. citizens traveling in their vehicles in border areas including Nuevo Laredo, Matamoros, and Tijuana. The situation in Ciudad Juarez is of special concern." (). Mexico has deployed about 40,000 troops in its war on the drug cartels since December 2006, and insists that the tactic has... (Click2Houston, TX)
Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering schedule, checklist Feb 27, 2009
He began playing while attending Texas Christian University, but his earliest memories are of his father singing the old cowboy songs like Leaving Cheyenne and Streets of Laredo. . (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
U.S. Says Mexico Drug-Related Violence Poses a Growing Threat to Tourists Feb 22, 2009
Criminals have followed and harassed U.S. citizens traveling in their vehicles in border areas including Nuevo Laredo, Matamoros, and Tijuana. . (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Over 200 Americans killed in Mexico since '04 Feb 10, 2009
Most, however, occurred in border cities, including Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez and Nuevo Laredo, where violence has spiked with drug cartel feuds in recent years. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
More than 200 American citizens killed in Mexico since 2004 Feb 9, 2009
Most, however, occurred in border cities, including Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez and Nuevo Laredo, where violence has spiked with drug cartel feuds in recent years. The Chronicle analysis showed some American homicide victims were involved in organized crime. (KHOU.com, TX)
Border Crossing Feb 8, 2009
El Paso, Laredo and Brownsville, Texas, are the other busiest points, while Columbus, N.M., and Presidio, Texas, often have no wait at all. Travelers can monitor wait times on the Customs and Border Protection's. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Smart Spending Feb 7, 2009
MudFire Clayworks and Gallery, 175 Laredo Drive, Decatur. 404-377-8033. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
