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Archives for June 2014

4th Annual Summer Camp Program for Children

Courtesy Larry Sanchez,   (Laredo, Tx)-Webb County Commissioner Jaime Canales is kicking off the summer for area kids as he hosts his 4th Annual Educational Summer Camp Program.  The program, which starts Monday, June 16th, will be free of charge and includes meals for all participants.  This year’s summer camp theme is educating the kids

The City of Laredo Health Department Announces Last Rabies “Vacuna” Clinics for June

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  Laredo, TX – The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) wants to remind the public that rabies continues to be a local threat and that everyone needs to vaccinate their pets (3 months and older; or check with your veterinarian), either at their veterinarian’s office or at the Health Department. Pets also

Sheriff’s deputies intercept narcotics at jail

Courtesy Brenda Medina,   Laredo, TX (Webb County) — A thorough search by a Webb County Correctional Officer led to the discovery of heroin intended to make its way into the Webb County jail.  On Tuesday,during intake procedures on inmate Laura Lizzette Rodriguez, the officer noticed the suspect had a suspicious object in her body.

UISD REMINDS STUDENTS TO READ OVER THE SUMMER

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-“Read everything under the sun…prevent the summer slide!”  That was the message United Independent School District administrators sent to students at a press conference held on June 10, 2014.  Superintendent Roberto J. Santos, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Guadalupe Gorordo and Lead Librarian Carmen Escamilla encouraged all students to

Pavement Marking Maintenance to Cause Temporary Road Closure

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, City of Laredo Traffic Safety Department crews will be closing Springfield Avenue between Mann Road and Calle Del Norte to perform maintenance on the pavement markings.  The road closure should last until 5:00 p.m. Drivers are asked to find alternate routes if

Rockin the Rio II 2014 Set for August at the LEA

Courtesy Anissa Treviño, LAREDO, Texas – Get ready Laredo!!  The hottest rock event of the summer is back! Rockin the Rio II has been set for Friday, August 15, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:30pm. This year’s Rockin the Rio features rock band Queensryche with special guests Drowning Pool and The Hunger. Rockin

Congratulations UISD Graduates On behalf of the LEA!

      Courtesy Elisa Zubeldia, LAREDO, TEXAS – Congratulations to the Class of 2014 on behalf of the Laredo Energy Arena!  The Laredo Energy Arena hosted the United Independent School District Class of 2014 commencement ceremonies Friday evening and Saturday. Families and friends gathered to witness the seniors of United, John B. Alexander, United

Finley Elementary Ecology Club Raises Funds For Animal Charity

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-When Oregon State University student Karla Garcia decided to conduct a fundraiser for the Animals Asia Foundation (AAF), she set off a wave of support at her home-town Finley elementary school. Her Mother, Martha Garcia, is a 5th grade teacher at Finley elementary school. Upon learning about her daughters’ efforts, Martha

Heat Find Form As Stakes Are Raised

Courtesy Adam Geigerman, Laredo bulges the net before grueling stretch LAREDO, Texas – It took three Premier Development League matches and a domestic cup fixture for the Laredo Heat to light aflame, but their 4-0 taming of the Houston Dutch Lions on Tuesday night fanned the combusting flame. With their most daunting difficulties laying ahead,

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