Archives for January 2012
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Laredo, Texas – The Import Specialist Enforcement Team (ISET) at U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Laredo Port of Entry targeted and seized 18,000 items, including digital camcorders with memory cards and car radios and parts that infringed on the Secure Digital or “SD” registered trademark valued at over $782,000 in
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, The Laredo Independent School District employees can learn more about this year’s Early Notification Incentive Program. “A series of meetings are planned to formally introduce the program to all of our faculty and staff,” stated David Garza LISD Director of Human Resources. “Meetings will be held on the following days and locations
Courtesy Monica Garcia, The Office of District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz reports that three individuals have been arrested due to having written hot checks in Webb County. On Friday, January 6, 2012, investigators with the District Attorney’s Office arrested Rafael Jimenez, Jr. at his home. Jimenez is charged with having purchased advertising in a local
Courtesy Richard Pauza, WASHINGTON – Theft of American intellectual property is a serious crime, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced today that their vigorous, ongoing efforts to protect America from the trade in counterfeit and pirated goods during fiscal year (FY) 2011 resulted in 24,792 seizures,
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, New machines feature credit card slots (Laredo, TX) In late 2011, the City of Laredo Transportation Department, Parking Enforcement Division installed 15 new solar power parking meters that feature capabilities for credit card acceptance at the 600 block of Flores as a six-month pilot program. The minimum charge allowed when using the
(Laredo, Tx)-In celebration of “EL Dia de los Reyes Magos” (the Day of the Three Kings), 65 LISD elementary migrant students recieved gifts Friday morning on behalf of the LISD Transportation Department staff. The staff raised funds amongst themselves to purchase the new gifts for the students. Traditionally, the day commemorates the visit of the three
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Two Texas A&M International University professors believe what the world needs now is more leaders …and that TAMIU students are ready to step up to the challenge. That’s why this Spring they’ll launch the TAMIU Leadership Initiative, a credit-bearing course sequence combined with community service that will help students to
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Although they’re over 4,500 miles away, a group of 15 Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) students are sharing their study travel program experiences in Chile via regular blog posts. The students’ blogs have recounted their travel, impressions of Chile and their visit to the orphanage that was the setting for the
Courtesy Raul Leal, (LAREDO, Tx) Please be advised that FM 133 between US 83 (Catarina) in Dimmit Co. and IH 35 (Artesia Wells) in La Salle Co. re-opened on December 27, 2011 to the traveling public.FM 133, totaling 21 miles in length, closed December 12, 2011 after rainy weather conditions and heavy truck traffic necessitated its
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX—The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) would like to inform the public that there is a new change in immunization requirements for college entry students. It is now required by state statute that all college students get vaccinated against meningococcal disease, more commonly known as bacterial meningitis. This disease can
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