Archives for April 2013
Courtesy Veronica Castillon, (Laredo, Tx)-Farias Elementary School Principal Eduardo Martinez submitted his resignation as principal of Farias Elementary School. The district accepted Martinez’ letter on Thursday afternoon. LISD continues its investigation into STAAR testing irregularities in coordination with the Texas Education Agency.
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)- This week, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas, along with Laredo Police Chief Ray Garner, Laredo Police Sgt. Roberto Medina, Laredo Police Officer Laura Montemayor, United I.S.D. Chief Clemente Camarillo, Officer Pedro Palomo, Laredo Police Officer Association President Officer Luis Dovalina, LPOA Member Enedina Martinez and two counselors from
Courtesy Letty Garcia, Every year, students at United Day School do their very best to help raise awareness and funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; this year will be no exception as they get ready for this year’s 2011 Walk to Cure Diabetes fundraiser event. On FRIDAY, APRIL 26, at 9:00 a.m., the school,
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, (Laredo, Tx)- The Laredo Independent School District’s Laredo Early College High School (ECHS) was named as one of best high schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in their 2013 Best High School Rankings. The ECHS is the only Laredo high school to be recognized in the annual ranking. ECHS
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- Due to a Districtwide Staff Development Day, classes will not be in session for students on Monday, April 29, 2013. However, all United Independent School District Campuses and Administrative Offices will be open during normal business hours. Additionally, the UISD Tax Office located at 3501 E. Saunders will be open from
Courtesy Joe Baeza, (Laredo, Tx)-Laredo Police Department Narcotics received an anonymous call of a house with possible narcotics activity. Consent to search was obtained for a residence on Musgo and narcotics was found and recovered inside the house. Through the investigation, a second consent to search another home on Azucena was given and marijuana was recovered at that
Courtesy UISD, (Laredo, Tx)-“Charlie’s Angels” Beauty Salon and Spa, is donating Hair-do and Make-up sessions for 32 lucky female students from UISD high schools. “We are glad we can help these girls, because we know prom night is a very special occasion for them. We want for them to succeed and to know that Laredo’s
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, TX – Effective Monday, April 29, 2013, between 7:00 a.m. and 6 p.m. CAB-COS Contractors LLC., subcontractor of Anderson Columbia Inc., will be installing a storm water sewer retention system on SL 20 from approximately 1.5 miles north of the intersection of SL 20 and Mangana- Hein Road to San Idelfonso Creek
(Laredo, Tx)-On Wednesday April 24th, a Laredo Police Officer clocked a 1999 Pontiac Bonneville bearing paper plates traveling at 70 mph. As the Officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver identified as Daniel Bautista refused to stop. a chase ensued which ended when the vehicle hit a tree at the 900 block of S. Milmo. Once the
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-Earlier today, Dist. I Cm. Mike Garza, joined by City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas, his fellow council colleagues, including: Dist. V Cm. Roque Vela, Jr.; Dist. II Cm. Esteban Rangel; and Dist. VII Cm. Jorge Vera welcomed Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1 Mike Montemayor; United I.S.D. Superintendant Bobby Santos,
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