Archives for October 2012
Courtesy Maribel Valdez, (Laredo, Tx)- Students at Dovalina Elementary School set a record and are making literacy history. For their efforts, the school is being listed in the Scholastic Book of World Records. While athletes prepared for the 2012 Summer Olympics, at Dovalina kids were busy reading and competing in their own challenge, the Scholastic Summer
Courtesy Dan Moushon, DURHAM, NC – The American Association announced today that the contract of Laredo Lemurs LHP Matt Way has been purchased by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Way (pictured) had a solid 2012 season for the Lemurs. The Sitka, AK resident had a 10-7 record with a 3.98 ERA in 21 games pitched. In 128.1
(Laredo, Tx)- The Laredo Independent School District Title I Parental Involvement Program will be hosting a Parental Involvement Conference on Saturday, October 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lamar Middle School cafeteria located at 1313 Arkansas. Internationally renowned public speaker, Pastor David E. Garcia will address the audience as this year’s keynote speaker.
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers this week seized nearly 100 pounds of undeclared cheese hidden in a vehicle driven by a local woman. The seizure occurred on Saturday, Oct. 6 at Gateway to the Americas Bridge . A CBP officer referred a Ford Windstar driven by
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)- A private contractor will be closing the right shoulder and sidewalk at the 600 block of San Bernardo Avenue between Farragut Street and Hidalgo Street from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., tomorrow Thursday, October 11. The closure is for an a/c unit change out. Motorists and pedestrians are cautioned to avoid
Courtesy Raul Leal, Adjustment of manholes on us 59 LAREDO, Tx – Effective Thursday Evening, October 11, 2012, between 9 PM to 6 AM, Angel Brothers will be adjusting manholes on US 59 from Buena Vista to the Ejido. The traveling public should expect alternating lane closures. Motorists should slow down, merge right to the open
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, Get ready to rock! Multi-platinum rock bands Daughtry and 3 Doors Down are excited to announce their joint 19-date first ever co-headline U.S. tour. Special guests will be Southern California rockers P.O.D. The upcoming tour will start November 17 in Tunica, MS and continue into the middle of December. The bands will
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, LAREDO, Tx – Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) has named United Independent School District Superintendent Roberto J. Santos its 2012 award winner for Outstanding Service from a Community Leader. Santos began participating in SOTX in 2004. He’s served the organization as an awards presenter at local bowling competitions and Spring Games. As superintendent of the
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)-A guest Texas A&M International University lecturer from Spain will provide a one-time dance class for special education professionals and parents of children with special needs on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at TAMIU’s Rec Center. The class is free of charge to the public and will be presented
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Help United I.S.D. win for local breast cancer survivors by voting for the “United Pink Glove” Dance Video. Please cast your vote (one vote per day during each day of the contest) between October 12th – 26th by visiting www.pinkglovedance.com.
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