Archives for March 11, 2011
Courtesy Monica Garcia, Eduardo Padilla was found guilty on two counts of Indecency with a Child by Contact, a second degree felony with a range of punishment of 2 to 20 years. The jury was deadlocked on two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault, a first degree felony. The defendant’s son was on the stand yesterday. He
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Laredo Independent School District campuses and administrative offices will be closed for the Spring Break Holiday beginning Monday, March 13 through Friday, March 18. However, the LISD Tax Office will remain open Monday, March 14, through Wednesday, March 16. The Tax Office is located at 904 Juarez Ave. and will be open
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Washington, D.C. – Congressman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA), Chairman of the Congressional Unmanned Systems Caucus (CUSC) and Co-chairman, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) hosted members of the United States Special Operations Command for a briefing of members and staff on the importance of unmanned systems in overseas combat operations. “Unmanned land,
Courtesy Jessica L. Newsome, Day three of the Laredo Washington advocacy trip found the Laredo delegation meeting with its Congressional delegation, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and National Park Service. The delegation also prepared to host our congressional and administrative guests at the annual Laredo Day in Washington Reception. Mayor
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, The Laredo Independent School District Campus Crime Stoppers was hailed as one of the best during their state convention. The organization competed with other districts in the state during the 16th annual Texas Campus Crime Stoppers Conference held in Odessa, Texas. LISD Campus Crime Stoppers Organization was recognized for bringing back several
Courtesy Jose Borjorn, Congressman Henry Cuellar (center) met with officials of the Laredo Independent School District on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in Washington, D.C. Congressman Cuellar and LISD Board President George M. Beckelhymer (left) and Carlos Rios (right), LISD’s Executive Director of Academic Accountability and Compliance discussed issues ranging from pre-kinder education to flu