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Archives for November 2011

Student Referendum Vote at TAMIU Nov. 29 – Dec.

Courtesy Steve Harmon,  (Laredo, Tx)-  Texas A&M International University students will begin online voting on Tuesday, Nov. 29 through Thursday, Dec. 1 for a Referendum for an Athletics Enhancement Fee.             The proposed fee, brought forward by the Student Government Association, would increase the TAMIU Athletics Fee by $3 per semester credit hour and further

10th Annual ‘Guitarras de Navidad’ Recital at TAMIU Set Thursday, Dec. 1

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)-The sounds of the season strummed by guitar strings will once again fill the Texas A&M International University Center for the Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA) Recital Hall with the 10th Annual Guitarras de Navidad Thursday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the TAMIU College ofArts and Sciences, the Department

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR SUPPORTS LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW TO ASSIST VETERANS IN JOB MARKET

Courtesy Daniella Martinez,  New law to boost job creation by assisting veterans and helping businesses retain capital  WASHINGTON D.C. –Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) cosponsored and supported the passage of H.R. 674, the Government Withholding Repeal, which was signed into law by President Obama yesterday. The bill, which is now public law, includes provisions that will

Cm. Narvaez to Give Turkey, Thanks to Families, Elderly in District IV

(Laredo, Tx)-Council Member Juan Narvaez, Dist. IV will be distributing Thanksgiving Turkeys on Tuesday November 22nd at  Villa San Luis  located  at  201 E. Plum and at Tanis Valdez located at 300 Allende. “I have been so blessed in my life, and I want to give the less fortunate individuals in my community a reason to be thankful this

Council Member San Miguel to Distribute Turkey, Food Baskets

(Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Council Member Charlie San Miguel, District VI set to distribute Thanksgiving Turkeys on Tuesday November 22nd. “Thanksgiving is not only a time to be thankful for all our blessings, but also, a time to help those who are less fortunate than we are,” said Cm. San Miguel.  “My calling is to

Sheriff Cuellar Details Trip to Capitol Hill & White House

Courtesy Kristina Guerra, Important, Productive Meetings Regarding Webb County and the Proposal for Providing Veterans Job Opportunities  Washington, DC—Sheriff Martin Cuellar released details of his recent trip to Capitol Hill and the White House to discuss border security and the law enforcement needs of Webb County.  “This was a very productive trip,” Sheriff Cuellar stated. 

LISD to Observe Thanksgiving Holiday

Courtesy Roberto Treviño, (Laredo, Tx)- Laredo Independent School District campuses and administrative offices will be closed beginning Monday, November 21, through Friday, November 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. However, the LISD Tax Office will be open Monday, November 21 through Wednesday, November 23. The Tax Office is located at 904 Juarez Ave. and will

Loving Laredo Mega Cleanup of Chacon Hike & Bike Trail

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)- Volunteers from throughout the community are needed this Sunday for a unique partnership that will involve nearly 60 soldiers from the National Guard unit, members of RGISC and city staff.  Civilian volunteers and soldiers will haul off debris and trash from the Chacon creek bed and trail route. The targeted area

CBP works to keep traffic moving during upcoming holiday travel season; offers several tips for quick and safe crossing border crossing experience

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  SOUTH TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials in South Texas are anticipating an increase in border traffic as the holiday season approaches. As a result, the agency is adjusting staffing during the weeks ahead to address the anticipated increase. CBP’s Office of Field Operations and U.S. Border Patrol are

City of Laredo Initiative Brings Chilean Wood Products Through Laredo

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-The City Laredo is the new primary port of entry for Chilean wood products entering the United States.  Since early 2010, the City of Laredo has been building a relationship with the Chilean Commerce of Production and Commercial Development (Camara de la Producction y del Comercio de Concepcion), or CPCC as

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