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Courtesy Jessica L. Newsome, Washington, D.C.—The Laredo delegation was in Washington today to meet with various funding agencies to explore opportunities to compete for federal funds. More often than not, it was the federal agency that was telling Laredo just how pleased they were with the way in which the city was spending its money
Courtesy Joe Baeza, (Laredo, Tx)-Francisco Javier Castro has an outstanding warrant of arrest for Murder and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity for the death of a man who was identified as an undocumented immigrant who died as a result of a rollover on Bismark on February 28, 2012. There were a total of 4 people
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, San Antonio Spurs 4-Time All-Star World Champion Tony Parker and his brothers, TJ and Pierre, are inviting area boys and girls, ages 6-17, to participate in the upcoming Tony Parker Skills Clinic, a one-of-a-kind basketball skills clinic taking place on Saturday, March 10, 2012, from 2-6 PM at the United High School
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-Dist. VI Council Member Charlie San Miguel officially broke ground on the soon-to-be completed Rev. Deacon Leonel and Irma San Miguel Swimming Pool Complex, which will be located on the north end of North Central Park. The pool includes a 7-lane, 25-yard competition short course pool, certified by USA Swimming, Inc.
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, RIO GRANDE CITY AND BROWSVILLE , TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner David Aguilar recognized Border Patrol agents from Laredo Sector and CBP officers from Brownsville and Rio Grande City for exemplary service at the 2012 Annual Commissioner’s Awards Ceremony held today in Washington , DC .
Courtesy Nancy Atkinson, (Laredo, Tx)_Born in 1941, Carlos “Chale” Atkinson grew up in Brownsville, the southernmost tip of Texas, along the Rio Grande River and Mexico and only 30 minutes away from the Gulf of Mexico. A blend of two countries, locals here proudly combine their Texas and Mexican heritages, as can be seen through the
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) – The Senate Higher Education Committee will begin work immediately on a set of interim charges issued by Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, committee Chair Senator Judith Zaffirini announced last week. “I am grateful to Lt. Governor Dewhurst for assigning our committee these critical, timely charges related to higher education in Texas,”
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this weekend seized alleged cocaine and methamphetamine valued at nearly $1.5 million and apprehended a Mexican citizen who had been previously convicted of voluntary manslaughter in separate, unrelated enforcement actions. The more recent of the two
Courtesy Steve Harmon, A slim majority of Texas A&M International University students have voted their support for a referendum that will make possible the expansion of the Student Center. The final tally after the three-day election was 119 in favor and 98 opposed. Under the new projected fee structure, students would see an increase in
Courtesy Roberto Trevino, The LISD Child Nutrition Department is helping Laredo ISD students get ready for success by promoting the advantages of eating a healthy school breakfast every day. As part of National School Breakfast Week March 5-9, LISD will encourage students to “Go FOR GOLD!” with a healthy, nutritious, school breakfast. Students will learn
