Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Supports Veteran Caregivers, Returning Troops and Families Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today announced that a landmark veteran caregiver bill passed by Congress two weeks ago is now law. The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act provides unprecedented new benefits to veteran caregivers including training, counseling, health care and
Courtesy Edward Millan, The Education Committee of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce annually takes time to honor educators. A special recognition – the School Bell Award – is presented to those educators that are selected by their peers for their performance in and out of the classroom. This year the Laredo Chamber will honor eleven outstanding teachers
Courtesy Vanessa Guajardo, ( Laredo , TX): A new crop of recently signed players by the Laredo Heat was announced today and a few of them not only saw action at last Friday’s home opener but actually contributed to the win over the visiting Rio Grande Valley Bravos. The new player additions represent several areas
Border Lawmakers Meet with Secretary Napolitano and Mexican Secretary Mont to Discuss Mutual Concerns, Border Security and Trade Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today joined southern border lawmakers and top security officials from the United States and Mexico to discuss the state of affairs between the two countries on Cinco
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Laredo Independent School District has scheduled pre-registration for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students for the 2010-2011 school year. Parents can pre-register their children from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. beginning Monday, May 10 – Friday, May 14, at their respective campuses. Applications forms for pre-kinder
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Dynser, Inc, a contractor for the City of Laredo, is working on the construction of a sanitary sewer main line, manholes, and other miscellaneous work related to the Canal Street drainage and wastewater improvement project. Crews will close West San Francisco Avenue, between Ortiz Street and Chicago Street, starting on Thursday, May