Archives for August 19, 2009
Courtesy Ray Brito, The WhiteWings grabbed the early lead in the third inning. Rico Santana hit a two run double that scored both Augstin Septimo and Joaquin Rodriguez. Brian Nichols then followed with a single which moved Santana to third. Juan Melo then hit a sacrifice fly to knock in Santana. Nichols then stole second
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO — As the Laredo, Nuevo Laredo community prepares for their children to return to school, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is advising the traveling public that certain agricultural items are prohibited from entry to the U.S. and violations can trigger significant penalties. This weekend alone, CBP made 12 interceptions of
August 18, 2009-Laredo, TX-The Laredo Broncos wasted another strong outing by Gregorio Martinez, as the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings won by a score of 2-1 at Veterans Field, on Tuesday. The WhiteWings started the scoring in the second. Welison Baez was on first base after a single, when Jose Torres singled as well. Baez headed
Hurricane season is still upon us and it’s not too late to learn the nature of the hurricane season and where these storms form. Find out more at the next professional development course presented by the Texas A&M International University South Texas Border Security Institute and the TAMIU Center for the Earth and Environmental Studies
Laredo Independent School District Health Services Department will be hosting a school immunization vaccine clinic for all LISD students. This clinic offers parents a last chance to get their children’s back to school shots. The clinic which is sponsored by the Texas Department of State Health Services will be held Thursday, August 20, from 10:00
Cigarroa Recreation Center 2201 Zacatecas (956) 795-3050 or 795-3051 Tae Kwon Do Classes Wednesday & Friday 7:00 – 8:00 pm Fee: $ 40 monthly plus annual membership card Instructor: Luis D Chavez Class started in August
All Laredo Independent School District campuses and administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. due to staff development. Close to 5000 LISD employees will participate in the annual Back to School Celebration, with this year’s theme “race to success.” The celebration will be held at the
AUSTIN-Hurricane season has arrived along with a flurry of activity around the state-government agencies, volunteer groups and private sector partners, all getting ready for the next big storm. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plays a critical role in storm education, evacuation and recovery. So each year, along with its hundreds of partners around the
Another group of outstanding Laredo youth were recognized by Mayor Raul G. Salinas and the Laredo City Council for their accomplishments this year. First up, were the top three 8th Graders of the Year, selected by the Laredo Police Department Community Relations Division and KGNS’ Friends of the Family. The students were chosen for their