Courtesy Steve Harmon,
(Laredo, Tx)-More than 200 local and area middle and high school students will have the opportunity to explore careers in science at the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Day Friday, Jan. 27 from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the TAMIU Lamar Bruni Science Center and Planetarium.
            At 1 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom, students will hear from special guest speaker Michael E. Fossum, NASA astronaut.
            Fossum grew up in McAllen, Texas, has a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University, …

Courtesy Raul Leal,
LAREDO, Tx – On Friday, January 26, 2012 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Cedar will be closed between Cedar at Chihuahua and Cedar at Rosario in order to connect water lines.
 Motorists should SLOW DOWN, MERGE to open lane(s) and DRIVE with EXTREME CAUTION while keeping a watchful eye for work crews.
 Please observe all advance warning signs, road markings and channelization devices in and around the work area.

Courtesy Larry Sanchez,
(Laredo, Tx)- More than eight-hundred thousand dollars in checks will be presented by Webb County to area school districts at ceremonies to be held in the Webb County Court House Thursday, January 26 at 9:30 a.m.
LISD, UISD and the Webb Consolidated School District will be presented with checks that are part of the Permanent School Land Fund, an arrangement in which the County acts as a land trustee for the school districts.
Revenues raised come from 10,000 acres of school land in the north part of the County.  The revenues …

Courtesy Raul Leal,
 LAREDO, Tx– Work is currently being down that will last till February 15, 2012, Anderson Columbia, Inc. demolition work continues as part of continued work of the US 83 Guadalupe-Chihuahua Overpass Project. Demolition work will take place at the intersection of Guadalupe and Monterrey southeast corner, and requiring lane closures on each street.
 Motorists should SLOW DOWN, MERGE to open lane(s) and DRIVE with EXTREME CAUTION while keeping a watchful eye for work crews.
 Please observe all advance warning signs, road markings and channelization devices in and around the work area.

Courtesy Steve Harmon,
(Laredo, Tx)-A select group of Laredo Independent School District and United Independent School District students will soon be tapping into the power of higher education at Texas A&M International University. This diverse group of representative high school seniors from both local districts have been accepted to TAMIU and will be recognized at ceremonies at LISD and UISD.  
District Superintendents Dr. Marcus Nelson (LISD) and Roberto J. Santos (UISD) will join TAMIU President Ray Keck and other University officials to help students celebrate their acceptance and their decision to realize …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
At the  U.S. Conf. of Mayors meeting last week, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas spent some time discussing immigration and port issues with City of New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg.

Courtesy Larry Sanchez,
(Laredo, Tx)-Webb County Commissioner, Precinct 2,  Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina and 10 Female members of her Community Involvement Team will be participating in a Women Build Event for Habitat for Humanity on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Tierra Prometida located on Hwy 359 behind the Self Help Center.  The group will assist in the building of a home for a qualified Habitat family.

Courtesy Steve Harmon,
(Laredo, Tx)-A chance to learn the intricacies of Spanish Dance while supporting student scholarships will be offered this Fall at Texas A&M International University.
            “Spanish Dance Techniques” will be offered every Tuesday beginning January 31 through April 24 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. in the TAMIU Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, room 122.
            The continuing education course will be lead by beloved local dance veteran instructor Altagracia Azios-García and Dr. Minita Ramírez, TAMIU vice president for Student Success.
            “We wanted to find a way to channel …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Yesterday evening, Mayor Pro Tempore Cindy Liendo Espinoza and the Laredo City Council welcomed some very special kids in our community, to honor them for their accomplishments representing the city of Laredo.  Additionally, some adults who are working to promote and improve our city also presented at council.
Amparo Guiterrez Elementary students Alyssa Rodriguez, 5th grader and Nicolas Limon, 3rd grader, were recognized for placing 1st Place in the Dribble, Dish & Swish Regional Competition held January 7, 2012 in Houston, Texas.  Alyssa also placed 3rd overall in the state …

Courtesy Steve Harmon, 
(Laredo, Tx)-The Texas A&M International University Small Business Development Center (TAMIU-SBDC) will sponsor several workshops during the month of January.
            Wednesday, January 25: the Art of Starting a Business: Basic Business Essentials, free of charge workshop from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the TAMIU Western Hemispheric Trade Center, room 126.  Instructor Norma Rodriguez, SBDC-certified business advisor, will present this practical workshop that helps businesses to avoid common pitfalls, evaluate strengths and weaknesses, and the skills needed to succeed. Participants will also explore initial paperwork, assessment process, legal structures …