(Laredo, Tx)-J.W. Nixon High School  inducted16 new members to their Mustang Legends Alumni.  This year’s inductees include Ree Goodman Huber ’65, Gilbert May ’65, Carlos Landin ’66, Pascual Gonzalez ’69, Veronica Casillas Castillon ’74, Jorge Gonzalez ’75, Jesus “Chuy” Garza ’77, Minita Ramirez ’79,  Daniel Rigal ’81, Laura Contreras-Rowe ’84, David Cruz ’85, Oscar Hale ’86, Valeria Acevedo ’88, Juan Cruz ’88, Liza Rodriguez ’88, and Cindy-Liendo Espinoza ’93.   The event was held today at the Nixon High School Richard Barton Gym.
 

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Laredo, TX- The City of Laredo Health Department’s Healthy Living/Viviendo Mejor program will be hosting free Diabetes Support Group sessions starting this week.  The Diabetes Support Group gives adults with diabetes and their families and friends continuing peer support.  Five weekly meetings have been scheduled and will feature a variety of topics related to diabetes presented by experts in the healthcare field.  The Diabetes Support Group will meet once a week for the next five weeks at the City of Laredo Health Department’s Healthy Learning Center (2600 Cedar …

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(Laredo, Tx)-Over 750 students from all LISD campuses will be participating today in a year-end celebration for participating in a yearlong anti-bullying campaign known as Rachel’s Challenge.  Students will gather at Shirley Field Stadium at 9:30a.m.  to present paper links that they have garnered throughout the school year for random acts of kindness. The students will also be releasing balloons in celebration of a very successful campaign.  Highlighting the event will be keynote speaker District Attorney Isidro “Chilo” Alaniz.

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 Enterprises, a private contractor, will be working along Matamoros Street between San Eduardo Avenue and San Francisco Avenue from Monday, May 21 to Friday, May 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.  This work will entail a sidewalk closure only.  They will be working on a bore along the sidewalk on Matamoros Street.  
 Pedestrians are asked to find alternate routes if possible as the work progresses.  If driving in the area, please obey all traffic signs and be careful with workers in the area.
  Any questions please contact Mr. …

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 Laredo, Texas has a proud history – and that history includes the legacy of Laredo’s Jewish community. Next week, that legacy will be shared anew, thanks to a new documentary film created by the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL).
            The film will premiere in the Student Center at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 6 p.m.
            Oral historian and filmmaker Josh Parshall will be in attendance.  Jeanette Hatcher, TAMIU Special Collections librarian, has also prepared a special exhibit about Jewish life …

(Laredo, Tx)-South Laredo’s newest drive-thru is now open at the corner of Ejido and Santa Barbara.  Stop by MK’s Mini-Mart today where you will find all your favorite ice cold domestic beer.  With a purchase of a twelve pack or a six pack of beer MK’s Mini-Mart will make sure it arrives cold to your destination by packing it in ice for you free of charge.  MK’s Mini-Mart is open seven days a week and they accept all major credit cards. 
At MK’s you will also find non-alcoholic beverages, chips, dips, ice, leña …

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(Laredo, Tx)-On Friday, May 18, Texas A&M International University employees will spend part of  the afternoon and part of the morning at the University’s annual TAMIU Enrichment Day, starting at 11:30 a.m. and concluding at 5 p.m.
            While University offices will remain open, staff and services will be greatly reduced.
            The annual event is set aside to offer development sessions to all University employees under relaxed and fun-filled conditions.
            The University will recognize certain employees for Employee Service Awards, Outstanding Employee Awards, degree completion, state employee charitable contribution …

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 In recognition of Law Enforcement “Police” Week, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office  hosted the 2012 Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony that  included local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.  The program shedule consisted of several categories of awards such as The  Law Enforcement Appreciation Award, Meritorious Award, Law Enforcement Civilian Support Award, Life Safety Award, Supervisor of the Year, Sheriff’s Award, Sheriff’s Choice Award among many others.  The event was held yesterday morning at Roli’s Music Hall.

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Police Out in Force May 21 – June 3 for Click It or Ticket Campaign

AUSTIN — From May 21 through June 3, including the Memorial Day weekend, thousands of state troopers, police officers and sheriff’s deputies across the Lone Star state will be on the lookout for drivers and passengers who are not buckled up or whose children are not properly restrained. 
Throughout this two week-long enforcement period of the Texas Department of Transportation’s annual Click It or Ticket campaign, drivers and passengers who choose not to fasten their seat …

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In addition to opening day for the Laredo Lemurs and the return of professional baseball to Laredo, the first flight from Laredo to Orlando/Sanford departed Laredo yesterday at 5:20pm.  This is the second year/season that Allegiant has offered direct flights from LRD to Orlando. 
 Airfare begins at $150 RT to Orlando, and $182 RT to Las Vegas.  For more information on fares and availability, please visit www.allegiant.com.  To avoid the $25 convenience fee for each ticket, please visit the LRD terminal prior to or after a departure to purchase your …