Monday, December 31, 2007
El Ultimo
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Person of the Year

His participation in taking bribes from local businesses was surprising to say the least. Corruption was thriving in Laredo and it led all the way to the top. But the story doesn't end there.
Dovalina apparently timed his resignation just right in order to cash in on his pension and accumulated leave time. The latter is valued at more than $86,000. A career of public service undone by greed.
Shame and remorse cannot apply in his case. The chief could've attempted to make amends with the community by coming clean and forgoing his pension. But not only did he choose to betray the public's trust, he then decides to flip us off all the way to the bank.
He has added to Laredo's storied notoriety. His actions, for better or for worse, will bring about far-reaching change in local policy - at least, I hope.
Congratulations Chief Dovalina; You are La Sanbe's Person of the Year.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Gordon Lightfoot 1974 - Sundown
La Sanbe keeping it mellow.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Paint the town red
Ms. Buckley thinks Laredo really leans Republican:
I don't think Karl Rove's "math" is panning out. And besides, do you really want to be associated with the party of Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh?
"We'd have much more credibility as a city if we were voting Republican. The rest of the country is voting Republican, so what's going on?"
I don't think Karl Rove's "math" is panning out. And besides, do you really want to be associated with the party of Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh?
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Glass Kitchen on Park St.
Slow day
Apparently there isn't much going on in the world, except for a tiger that got loose and killed somebody.
Even Nancy Grace's stand-in kept us abreast of the cat story.
Even Nancy Grace's stand-in kept us abreast of the cat story.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
The Christmas break is great
Monday, December 24, 2007
Deja Vu
My Christmas wish: for Pro8News to stop showing the Mina Montes meltdown after the LISD board meeting.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Book TV
No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
New pole tax
You'll have to cough up five more bucks at your local strip club. It's either that or bathroom stall tapping.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Support Noriega
And I'm not talking about the former newsman.
This other Noriega is going up against Cornyn.
This other Noriega is going up against Cornyn.
Could it be?
This project might take our minds off of all the crap that is going on with local officials.
Then again, its completion might be timed to coincide with upcoming elections.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Elp Wanted
It's hectic out there. "Wal-Mar" is one place that you especially want to avoid. Get out there early 'fore two' avoid the crowds.
What will we tell our children?
Having sex with an underaged student might get you sent to jail, as in the case of Genarlow Wilson.
But if you knock up Britney's sister , your name will go up in lights, or in the pages of widely-read tabloids.
Statutory rape laws should be brought up in the next DA's debate, to break the monotony.
But if you knock up Britney's sister , your name will go up in lights, or in the pages of widely-read tabloids.
Statutory rape laws should be brought up in the next DA's debate, to break the monotony.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
The D List
And by D, I mean divorced. The "magician's assistant" line made me laugh for some reason.
Let's file this other story under creepy.
Let's file this other story under creepy.
Walk this way
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Leader of the Band
Rest in peace Dan Fogelberg.
Oh yeah, the Cowboys lost.
Oh yeah, the Cowboys lost.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
10 shopping days left...
Piper Maru here...checking in on La Sanbe...By the way, great job Mr. Q.
I was asked today if I was done with my Christmas shopping. Truth is I haven't even started. Is that so wrong? I want to take it easy and enjoy the holiday time, since it flies by. And although I enjoy giving presents that someone else will enjoy, I don't think its necessary for shopping to consume my December schedule, when its not my thing the rest of the year. Like Charlie Brown says (paraphrasing): "Christmas is a big commercial racket...I can't stand it!" I just know I want to do something different this year. We'll see. Happy Holidays.
I was asked today if I was done with my Christmas shopping. Truth is I haven't even started. Is that so wrong? I want to take it easy and enjoy the holiday time, since it flies by. And although I enjoy giving presents that someone else will enjoy, I don't think its necessary for shopping to consume my December schedule, when its not my thing the rest of the year. Like Charlie Brown says (paraphrasing): "Christmas is a big commercial racket...I can't stand it!" I just know I want to do something different this year. We'll see. Happy Holidays.
Maria Elena Morales Accuses Teachers and School Employees
LCC debate clip.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Bah!
I'm cancelling my subscription to Rolling Stone. Not just for the fact that I'm running out of space, but because Rush got dissed again.
Border wall
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Happy Bush v. Gore Day
Ongoing saga
LMT, May 17, 2007
The Geo Group came to Laredo on Wednesday bearing cash for both the City of Laredo and Webb County.
LMT, November 14, 2007
Webb County Commissioners Court unanimously voted Tuesday against accepting a $250,000 donation from Geo Group.
LMT, December 11, 2007
The meeting bore witness to more than half a dozen citizens' impassioned speeches in which they told the court they are adamantly against the company with an alleged history of physical and sexual abuse setting up shop in Webb County.
The Geo Group came to Laredo on Wednesday bearing cash for both the City of Laredo and Webb County.
LMT, November 14, 2007
Webb County Commissioners Court unanimously voted Tuesday against accepting a $250,000 donation from Geo Group.
LMT, December 11, 2007
The meeting bore witness to more than half a dozen citizens' impassioned speeches in which they told the court they are adamantly against the company with an alleged history of physical and sexual abuse setting up shop in Webb County.
Monday, December 10, 2007
A win for PETA
Michael Vick is going away for 23 months, but can more be done to avoid this in the future?
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Friday, December 7, 2007
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Happy colors
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Urban blight
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Round 1 for DAs
I work my ass off!
At least that's what Paula Abdul wants us to believe. But Tina Fey tells us something we already know.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Park space
A-list charity
Brad Pitt is helping the people of New Orleans rebuild their lives. Sorry ladies, no full-length picture included.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Don't eyeball me


Mr. Valdez said that the PA system is utilized to warn staff when he sets foot at Christen Middle School. Most of the board had a good chuckle after that little anecdote.
Please, a little more respect for our campus staff gentlemen and gentlewomen.
Star?
He's no star, he's Montel Williams. And he should stop having Sylvia Brown on every week. I wouldn't trust her any more than I could throw her.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Juegenla fria
Friday, November 30, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Bar semicolon grill
Sheriff's debate at LCC
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Fear of a brown nation
White people are in trouble, or so says Pat.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Afghanistan bound
The local National Guard unit was honored at Shirley Field today. Friends and family came out to support the troops before they ship out to the Middle East.
Nothing to fear
Rick Flores needs to stop talking about drug cartels aiding terrorists across the border.
This is something
Someone needs to tell city council that this could create jobs in Laredo.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Blame it on the rain
Follow the money
Eight-liner machines are not going anywhere, especially when Laredo officials are dumbfounded as to how to regulate them.
Legislators in Austin defend these contraptions, saying that they will generate revenue for Texas schools, and create new jobs. But Laredo has seen the havoc these machines can bring. And this is just the beginning.
Legislators in Austin defend these contraptions, saying that they will generate revenue for Texas schools, and create new jobs. But Laredo has seen the havoc these machines can bring. And this is just the beginning.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Glenn Beck: Texas Sheriff vs Scumbag Congressman
Pensativo.
America's Most Obese Cities
1. Memphis
2. Birmingham
3. San Antonio
4. Riverside
5. Detroit
2. Birmingham
3. San Antonio
4. Riverside
5. Detroit
Walk it off
Tim Tebow, QB of the Florida Gators, broke a bone in his non-throwing hand in the game against Florida St.
He stayed in the game. The Gators won.
He stayed in the game. The Gators won.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
A taste of Laredo
At any rate, Mr. Carmona makes good use of his nickname (why?), uses Nike's three-word slogan, and to top it all off, quotes the Bible. The only thing that's missing is the "once a tiger, always a tiger" line. I don't know if he went to Martin HS; I'm just going with the color of the billboard. Nevertheless, could Phil 4:13 be a sign of things to come in political billboards?
Friday, November 23, 2007
NFL Network dilemma
First debate for candidates
Only two candidates have confirmed to appear at the debate next week at LCC.
I wonder if Rick Flores will bring up the fact that the Sheriff's Department has evidence that the Zetas were teaming up with Guatemalan jungle fighters.
I wonder if Rick Flores will bring up the fact that the Sheriff's Department has evidence that the Zetas were teaming up with Guatemalan jungle fighters.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Glen Beck talks the truth about Laredo
What is wrong with this story?
Early birds
Several stores are opening at 4 a.m. tomorrow morning. Crazy. Could this be a way to avert any brawls between customers? Stay tuned to see if this ploy will thin out the waiting lines on Black Friday.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Those less fortunate
Men are pigs.
There's a time and place for everything, but this is ridiculous.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Drive safely
Really?!
In the Really? department tonight, we focus on Michael Vick and City Council.
I was going to title this entry as "no manches", but I hate the word manches. Peace out.
How can you not know that dog fighting would get you in trouble; I mean really!
And you really thought that Laredo wouldn't mind if you accepted a $250K donation from the Geo Group? Really?
I was going to title this entry as "no manches", but I hate the word manches. Peace out.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
A T.O. KO performance
Que relaje
Don't blame Glen Beck for giving Laredo a bad name.
Commissioner David Cortez pleaded guilty in federal court on charges of bribery.
City of Laredo employees were discovered tapping into water lines illegally.
Two police officers were nabbed for taking bribes from 8-liner establishments.
The police chief, Agustin Dovalina, turned himself in on bribery charges also.
A veteran 911 operator was found to be laundering money through some trucking business.
And two JPs, Rangel and Liendo, are on probation for DWI charges. These two JPs still have their jobs.
Commissioner David Cortez pleaded guilty in federal court on charges of bribery.
City of Laredo employees were discovered tapping into water lines illegally.
Two police officers were nabbed for taking bribes from 8-liner establishments.
The police chief, Agustin Dovalina, turned himself in on bribery charges also.
A veteran 911 operator was found to be laundering money through some trucking business.
And two JPs, Rangel and Liendo, are on probation for DWI charges. These two JPs still have their jobs.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Good for them
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Look busy
I wonder if someone will tell her that the local National Guard unit is shipping off to Afghanistan later this month.
Here's hoping that Congress doesn't cave in handing Bush a war spending bill with timelines for pullout.
I'll take lobbyists for 250
This from the Laredo Morning Times, May 17, 2007:
And now - Laredo Morning Times, November 14, 2007:
Yeah, you think?
Amazing what a little public pressure and city-wide scandals can do.
The Geo Group came to Laredo on Wednesday bearing cash for both the City of Laredo and Webb County. ....George Zoley, Geo CEO and founder, doubled the amount he planned to give the entities from $125,000 each to $250,000 each in general funds.
And now - Laredo Morning Times, November 14, 2007:
Webb County Commissioners Court unanimously voted Tuesday against accepting a $250,000 donation from Geo Group - a company contracting with the federal government to build a jail in southern Webb County. The vote followed public comment when the money was characterized as "dirty" by attorneys who represent the family of an inmate killed inside one of the company's privately owned prisons.
Pct. 4 commissioner Sergio Martinez was more blunt. "I see this money as something to buy our influence," he said. "I think it's inappropriate."
Yeah, you think?
Amazing what a little public pressure and city-wide scandals can do.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Audacity
Patricia Barrera campaign signs have infiltrated the barrio. She is obviously unfazed by the whole attorney general investigation her office is confronting. I'll be plenty surprised if she goes neck and neck with her challenger.
Picks of the Week
Time selected Matt Damon as the Sexiest Man Alive.
Oprah's book pick is "The Pillars of the Earth."
And Heidi Klum and co. chose Simone LeBlanc as the first person to be aufed from Project Runway.
Our pick for Classy Laredoan goes to Rick Flores for describing the 'north side rapist' as a "scumbag."
Those are the picks of the week.
Oprah's book pick is "The Pillars of the Earth."
And Heidi Klum and co. chose Simone LeBlanc as the first person to be aufed from Project Runway.
Our pick for Classy Laredoan goes to Rick Flores for describing the 'north side rapist' as a "scumbag."
Those are the picks of the week.
Get 'em while they're hot
Tony Romo jerseys are selling like hotcakes.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Different strokes...
The Confederate Flag is still displayed at our local airport, and at the Civic Center. It doesn't really bother Laredoans much. But to others, it rears up painful memories.
World's shortest psychiatric joke
A man walks into a psychiatrist's office wearing only underwear made of Saran Wrap.
The psychiatrist says, "well...I can clearly see your nuts."
Thank you Alex A. and Albert C. for that submission.
The psychiatrist says, "well...I can clearly see your nuts."
Thank you Alex A. and Albert C. for that submission.
Monday, November 12, 2007
He's not gonna take it anymore
Mayor Raul Salinas is upset at the way Glen Beck is portraying Laredo. He is so incensed that he is personally going to write a letter to Beck, asking for an apology. Good luck.
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