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Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged crystal methamphetamine valued at more than $350,000 in one enforcement action. “I congratulate the officers in advancing the CBP mission and protecting the public from illegal narcotics,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port of
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Three United ISD educators swept the eighth annual Krispy Kreme Doughnuts “Teacher of the Year” program for 2017. They were all honored at a special ceremony held May 1, at Arndt Elementary School. The outstanding Krispy Kreme ”Teachers of the Year” for the Laredo area were: Teacher of the Year –
Cosurtesy Jose Borjon, WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-15) issued the following statement today after the U.S. Trade Representative issued a formal notice to renegotiate NAFTA: “I welcome the Administration’s announcement that it will formally begin the process of updating NAFTA, an agreement that has transformed the U.S.-Mexico border region, the State of Texas
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, 258 cities and towns recognized for putting the needs of kids and families first as part of Playful City USA program [McAllen, TX] – National non-profit KaBOOM! is honoring McAllen, Texas with a 2017 Playful City USA designation for the seventh time. Playful City USA honors cities and towns across the country
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, United South’s Yesenia Garcia (11th grader) wins Nationals in Business Professionals of America (BPA) competition. BPA is a national student organization that allows students from middle school, high school and college to compete in business and technology categories Skills. Yesenia competed in advanced accounting at regionals placing 1st in McAllen, Texas. She
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Town hall meetings and online survey will help gather community input (McAllen, TX) Ever wonder how your favorite McAllen park got built? Chances are, it was a citizen’s great idea, and now, the City of McAllen Parks & Recreation Department needs new ideas for new parks. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-It was the start of a great year for two UISD teachers when they arrived for a press conference hosted by Toyota of Laredo on Bob Bullock Loop. The dealership, a division the Powell Watson Auto Group, organized the press conference to congratulate UISD’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year(Miguel Angel
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, Recruiters to Provide Application Assistance for OFO, USBP, AMO Positions LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is informing potential job seekers interested in a fulfilling federal law enforcement career that the Laredo Recruiting Office, housed at Laredo Field Office, is open for business and provides a one-stop shop for
Courtesy Mika S, Akikuni, Like ripples across a pond, next week’s graduates of Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) College of Nursing and Health Sciences’ Dr. F. M. Canseco School of Nursing are the latest recipients of a historic legacy gift to the University by the Canseco family. In 1997, the University dedicated Dr. F. M.
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-There have been some concerns regarding Tax Assessor employees being paid late. The employees have been paid and were paid with paper checks. Please note that Webb County has policies in place for accountability and a system that is used to keep track of employees punching in and out called Time
