Archives for October 2013
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)- United ISD All Star Choir presented, “American Celebration in Music,” at the Bill Johnson Fine Arts Auditorium. The All-Star performers consist of five-choir members from each of UISD Elementary Schools, which represent their respective school choir. It was a performance to showcase the District’s Music Program. This event was a combined
Courtesy Richard Pauza, Laredo, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized yet another large quantity of alleged crystal methamphetamines when they intercepted 114 pounds of the alleged narcotic in one single enforcement action. The large quantity of methamphetamines is valued at over $3.6 million. “CBP officers have
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Official City of Laredo Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony includes call for participants, vendors, media partners and sponsors to make event a true community-wide event (Laredo, TX ) “Let’s help ‘Light the Way for Christmas,’” stated District VI Council Member Charlie San Miguel. “Additionally, the City of Laredo has found a new home
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)-Get your costumes ready and join the other monsters, fairies, cowboys, witches and trekkers for the annual Texas A&M International University “Halloween Fest” Wednesday, Oct. 30 from noon – 6 p.m. in the Kinesiology-Convocation Building (KCB) lawn. Admission is free and open to the public. Halloween Fest
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-Starting at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, through 4 p.m., City of Laredo Public Works crews will close Boomtown Road between State Highway 359 and Jaime Zapata Memorial Highway to all traffic for construction. Drivers are asked to find alternate routes if possible as there will be congestion and
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)- Last week, Los Obispos Middle School (UISD) 8th grade “Wild Cats” gathered in the school’s gymnasium for a Red Ribbon Rally. UISD Board Member, Ramiro Veliz, III of District 4 was the honored guest speaker. He explained what his role as Lieutenant for the Constable of Pct. 2 is and
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) wants everyone to protect themselves against the upcoming seasonal influenza (FLU) and pneumonia. We recommend that EVERYONE get vaccinated against seasonal FLU as soon as possible. Texas has already reported cases and leads the nation in positive cases. Getting vaccinated now is
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Teachers in pre-k- kinder have worked with groups of students to create a group project and students in grades 1-5 have worked on individual projects. Each year, Killam Elementary welcomes individuals from professional backgrounds to judge the projects. This year’s roster of judges includes teachers, nurses, pharmacists and engineers from our
Courtesy Veronica Castillon, (Laredo, Tx)-The Laredo Independent School District’s Athletic Department announces the sale of tickets for the 47th annual Martin-Nixon football game, which will be played on Saturday, November 2, at 7:00 p.m. at the Shirley Field Sports Complex. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 28. Reserved tickets for the game can only be
(Laredo, Tx)-Big Jim’s Liquor invites you to visit their second location in South Laredo located next to the new Dollar Tree Store on Zapata Hwy. You can expect the same friendly service unequaled by anyone in Laredo. The new location also carries a wide variety of Liquor to satisfy all your party needs for the
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