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Archives for April 2013

Top English-Spanish Translator Visits TAMIU for Special Lecture Thursday

Courtesy Steve Harmon,  (Laredo, Tx)-One of the world’s foremost academicians and translators of English-Spanish texts will visit Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) April 21-27 and present a public lecture, “A World without Translation,” on Thursday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Student Center Ballroom.   Dr. Julio César Santoyo Mediavilla, a professor of Translation

Laredo Heat Announce Three Year Title Sponsorship Agreement with Falcon Bank

Courtesy Vanessa Guajardo, (Laredo, Tx)-A Vaswani Soccer Venture, LLC, parent company of the Laredo Heat Soccer Club is excited to announce that it has entered into an exclusive three year agreement with Falcon Bank as the official 2013 – 2015 Title Sponsor.  As the Title Sponsor for the Laredo Heat, Falcon Bank will be showcased

Compliance Conference at TAMIU Thursday, Friday

Courtesy Steve Harmon,              A new Texas A&M International University professional conference hopes to ease the fear usually associated with compliance in the workplace.             “Compliance:  Towards an Ethical Answer,” is scheduled April 18-19 at TAMIU’s Student Center. Sponsored by the University’s Office of Continuing Education, the two-day Conference l features guest presenters and panelists

United Middle School Student Wins Top Honors in STEM Writing Contest

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-United Middle School 7th grade student Nicholas Garza was the winner of the 7th grade Sci-Fi Writing Contest sponsored by Rice University ‘s STEMscopes Program.  STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math.  His story was entitled “Project Sunburn” which focused on a post-apocalyptic world.  He chose a telescope as his

Check Mate: Trautmann Middle Brings Home Chess Honors

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The Trautmann Middle School “Mighty Shorthorn” Chess team recently competed in the Texas Scholastic Chess Championship in the Middle School Junior Varsity Division, Rated (600-900 Division) held in McAllen .  The students did an outstanding job!  They competed with teams of 10 plus more members and won the 18th place team

Over 260 pounds of Marijuana taken off the Streets by Laredo Police

Courtesy Joe Baeza,  On April 11,an LPD Highway Interdiction Officer pulled over a 2004 Ford Expedition for a traffic violation by the 6600 block of San Dario, near a restaurant parking lot. As the officer approached the driver’s door he quickly detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the car, and noted that the driver 

Money and Eight Liner Machines Confiscated from Magin Spin on Calton Two Arrested

Courtesy Joe Baeza, (Laredo, Tx)-On April 4th, Crimes Against Property Investigators executed two search and arrest warrants at two eightliner establishments. At the Magic Spin located at 504 E. Calton Rd. Leticia Esquivel,  and Alejandra Lopez,  were arrested and charged with Gambling Promotion a  misdemeanor. In addition, 84 motherboards and $21,600 in currency was seized.          At

TAMIU Cheerleaders Place First, Advance to Finals in NCA Competition

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)- Members of the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Cheerleading Squad are advancing to the NCA College National Championship Finals.  They finished first in their Division at the competition underway in Gainsville, FL this week. The 20-member squad is competing in the Intermediate  All-Girl Division II Category and placed as first among

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