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Archives for June 2011

Laredo, Area Teachers Selected for TAMIU Institute for Texas Teachers

 Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)- Some 40 Laredo and area teachers have been selected to participate in “The Making of Modern America: 1877 to Present,” an Institute for Texas Teachers sponsored by Humanities Texas and Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) June 5-8 at TAMIU. The Institute for Texas Teachers at TAMIU is one of six taking

iBook It Teen Reading Club: “An Evening With Jay Asher”

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Author Jay Asher will come to the Laredo Public Library to discuss the book, Thirteen Reasons Why, a fictional story that explores a teenager’s suicide and the reasons (i.e. people and their actions) that lead to his death.  He will answer any questions teens may have and sign personal copies of the

BILL NAMED AFTER ICE SPECIAL AGENT JAIME ZAPATA HEADS FOR VOTE IN HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE

Courtesy Jose Borjon,   Bill would reduces border violence, increases inter-agency collaboration voted out of House Homeland Security Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee, one step closer to becoming law   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) Act of 2011, H.R. 915, named after ICE Special Agent Jaime Zapata

Emergency Communication Moves more Toward Social Media Venue

Courtesy TxDot,  AUSTIN—Hurricane season has arrived along with a flurry of activity around the state—government agencies, volunteer groups and private sector partners, all getting ready for the next big storm.  The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plays a critical role in storm education, evacuation and recovery. So each year, along with its hundreds of partners,

Rudy Gonzalez Candidate for Webb County Constable Pct.2 to Host Bingo

Rudy Gonzalez Candidate for Webb County Constable Pct.2 will host a bingo this sunday at Priscilla’s Diamond Hall in South Laredo.  The bingo will start at 2p.m. and end at 6p.m.  Door prizes will be given out and the cost of the bingo card is only $20.  Up for grabs will be ladies Coach and

Texas A&M International University presents the first Nonprofit Excellence Summer Institute

Courtesy Steve Harmon, Texas A&M International University presents the first Nonprofit Excellence Summer Institute, an assembly of civic leaders, executive directors, board members, volunteers, attorneys, trustees, CEOs and CFOs of private foundations and nonprofit organizations. The three-day event will take place today from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the La Posada Hotel. Conference fees

CUELLAR, PRO-TRADE CAUCUS HOST TRADE TALKS WITH KOREAN AMBASSADOR

Courtesy Jose Borjon, Congressional Trade Coalition Dedicated to Advancing Pending Free Trade Agreements  Washington, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Pro-Trade Caucus (CPTC), the Korea Caucus and other Members of Congress attended a policy briefing Wednesday hosted by the Korean Ambassador to the United States, Han Duk-soo. The meeting was attended by nearly a dozen

LISD Class of 2011 to Receive Diplomas

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,  The Laredo Independent School District’s graduating class of 2011 will be receiving their high school diplomas during commencement ceremonies scheduled for Thursday, June 2, and Friday, June 3.  Commencement ceremonies for Cigarroa, Martin, and Nixon High Schools are scheduled for Thursday, June 2, at the Laredo Energy Arena (LEA).  Graduation day begins

Laredo Awarded “GOLD” for Preventing and Controlling Heart Disease and Stroke

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo,TX- The City of Laredo Health Department will hold a press conference Thursday, June 2nd at 9 am at the Laredo Health Department Auditorium.  The Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke will be presenting Mayor Raul G. Salinas and City Manager Carlos Villarreal with a GOLD level recognition award for the

TAMIU’s Binational Center Holds First Annual Nonprofit Excellence Summer Institute

Courtesy Steve Harmon,  Texas A&M International University’s Binational Center will hold its first Annual Nonprofit Excellence Summer Institute for leaders of private foundations and non-profit organizations June 1 – 3, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at La Posada Hotel.  A one-day workshop designed to drive non-profit organizations to success by identifying their strengths and

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