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Archives for July 2017

Annual ‘Tip A Cop Night at Texas Roadhouse Results in Record Funds for Special Olympics Texas

Courtesy Steve Helm,  $181,616 was collected by nearly 100 law enforcement units across 53 Texas Roadhouse locations in Texas, setting a record for the annual SOTX fundraiser. AUSTIN, TX – Last Thursday’s statewide ‘Tip A Cop Night’ at Texas Roadhouse generated $181,616 for Special Olympics Texas, marking a new record for the annual fundraiser which

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Increases their EMTs

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – Today, 14 Border Patrol agents from the Laredo Sector graduated as certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). This was the fifth EMT course conducted by the Laredo Sector Special Operations Detachment Emergency Medical Service program. The course is approved by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Health Affairs and

TAMIU SBDC Presents HR Summit for Small Business Wednesday-Thursday, Aug. 2-3   

Courtesy Mikia Akikuni, (Laredo, Txas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Small Business Development Center (TAMIU SBDC) will present a two-day conference for small business operators entitled, “HR Summit for Small Business,” Wednesday-Thursday, Aug. 2-3 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Falcon Bank, located on 7718 McPherson Road (3rd floor).             Exclusively tailored for small business

TxDot Traffic Alert for Wednesday July 26th

LAREDO, TX – Beginning on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 during daytime hours for four months approximately, Foremost Paving, Inc. will establish a one way traffic control traffic pattern on State Highway (SH) 44 at Los Olmos Creek in order to facilitate the continued (phase II) widening of the bridge and road. Los Olmos Creek Bridge

Laura Gonzalez-Vasquez named Principal for Gutierrez Elementary School

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas) The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos named Ms. Laura Gonzalez -Vasquez as the new Principal for Gutierrez elementary school. The formal announcement was made at UISD’s March 19, 2017 Board Meeting. Ms. Gonzalez-Vasquez is replacing former Principal Ms. Claudia C. Dovalina -Guzman, who

McAllen Continues Outreach in Mexico

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Partner agencies participate in event to entice travelers, shoppers The City of McAllen, La Plaza Mall and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce’s Convention & Visitors Bureau recently hosted McAllen Day in Mexico City to create awareness about McAllen as a destination and to further relationships with friends and colleagues in Mexico. The

Man sentenced to 10 years for robbery

Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office has secured a guilty plea in its case against Enrique Rico Jr. for his role as the getaway driver in a robbery case. On June 3, 2014, Laredo Police Department Communication Center received a call from a woman who stated someone had just robbed her place of

Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Agents Rescue 11 People

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DEL RIO, Texas – During a two-week period in late June, Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents rescued 11 illegal immigrants on eight different occasions who were either abandoned by a smuggler or became lost after illegally crossing the U.S/Mexico border. The first incident occurred on June 19 when

Webb County Sheriff’s Department to Wait Tables & Collect Tips for SOTX at Texas Roadhouse on July 20

Courtesy Maribel Santoya, LAREDO, TX – The Webb County Sheriff’s Department and Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) members in the Laredo area will trade in their handcuffs for serving aprons at the annual Tip A Cop Night, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Texas (SOTX), being held at Texas Roadhouse (5722 San Bernardo Ave.) in Laredo

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