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United South Students New York Bound: Students of the United South High School Model United Nations Club recently received a donation from Mary Lamar Leyendecker and the Fernando A. Salinas Trust Fund for their upcoming trip to New York for the National High School Model United Nations Conference which is the premier conference on the
(Laredo, Tx)-Juan Chavez, Supervisor of the Support Services Department at the United Independent School District was recently honored upon his retirement from the District. Employees organized a luncheon and presented him with a plaque for his dedicated service. Pictured at the event from, left to right, are: Mike Garza, Executive Director for Support Services, Chavez,
Courtesy Maribel Valdez, (Laredo, Tx)-The Memorial Middle School cheerleaders won National Champions in the junior high non-tumbling division at the 201 American Cheer Power National Championship. The American Cheer Power Southern National Championship was held in San Antonio, Texas at the Alamo dome February 8-10. Over 300 schools and all-star cheer teams competed in the
(Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas, along with Justice of the Peace Judge Oscar Liendo and Mike Marasco, owner of the local McDonald’s franchise, helped seniors from the Laredo Housing Authority Senior Center and Hamilton Hotel, celebrate Valentine’s Day. Mayor Salinas, Judge Liendo and Marasco helped crown Antonio Garza and Estella Heitt the King and
Courtesy David Leo, No one in 1966 – especially not a 6-year-old boy growing up in Benavides, Texas, where so many owned a gun for sport and deer hunting – could avoid being forever seared by the black and white images running under Walter Cronkite’s narration on the evening of August 1. Earlier that day,
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, The Webb County Legislative Affairs Committee is in Austin this week to present Webb County’s legislative priorities for the year 2013 to State Senator Judith Zaffirini, Representative Tracy King, Representative Richard Raymond and other elected representatives. In Austin are Webb County Judge Danny Valdez, Commissioners Mike Montemayor, John C. Galo, Jaime Canales,
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, TX ) City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas is looking for Laredo’s most passionate and proud citizens to participate in the inaugural Ambassador program, to help welcome visitors to the community and represent the very best of our fair city. “What better way to welcome guests to Laredo, Texas than
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)- Private contractor Rio Tech will be closing down 806 Union Pacific Road between McPherson Road and East Park Drive today Wednesday, February 13, 2013, starting at 8:00 a.m. They will be installing a water line for fire protection. Drivers are asked to find alternate routes if possible as there will
(Laredo, Tx)-United Independent School District Police Chief Ray Garner recently swore-in two police officers, Leonardo Santoya and Martha Cabrera, at a special event held in their honor. The honorees were given their badge at a special ceremony surrounded by family and friends. Pictured from left to right are: Lt. Ramon Salinas, Officer Santoya, Chief Ray
Courtesy Eloy Vega, (Laredo, Tx) City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas was in Austin on Friday, February 8, 2013, attending a Big Cities Meeting with 15 other mayors from across the state of Texas. Texas Governor Rick Perry met with the mayors at the end of the day’s agenda. The meeting included briefings by
