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Archives for August 2014

STANDOUT RELIEVER WORT SOLD TO ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

Courtesy Matt Krause, Rob Wort’s stay in Independent baseball wasn’t very long.  The current Sioux City Explorers right-hander and former Washington Nationals farmhand is headed to the Arizona Diamondbacks system. Wort (pictured) will report to the Hillsboro Hops in the Short Season Class A Northwest League. The Hops are in the midst of a road

Injury to an Animal Lands Man Behind Bars

Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – A thorough investigation by the Webb County Sherriff’s Office led to the arrest of a man accused of animal cruelty.  A concerned resident alerted authorities that a mixed-breed male dog outside a residence in the 1600 block of Monterrey Avenue was walking around with duct tape across his

City of Laredo Public Works Department Resurfacing Work to Affect Traffic on McPherson

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Starting today Monday, August 11, 2014, weather permitting, the City of Laredo Public Works Department will begin milling McPherson between Del Mar and Hillside, with alternating lane closures from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Resurfacing and repaving work will continue through Saturday, August 16, 2014 beginning at 7:00 a.m. and will continue through

TAMIU Launches Three New Programs Enhancing Student Experience, Safety

   Courtesy  Mika S. Akikuni             (Laredo, Tx)-When students return to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) this fall, they’ll set foot on a campus that’s expanded its dedication to the student experience with three new programs enhancing TAMIU’s learning environment and on-campus safety.  Associate vice president for Student Affairs Jerry Alva said the programs are

UISD’s Jumpstart Summer Enrichment Program

Courtesy Carmen Rendon,   (Laredo, Tx)-United ISD campuses will open their doors to students in two short weeks. At present there are a few incoming 6th and 9th graders who are getting an early start on the school year by participating in UISD’s Jumpstart Summer Enrichment Program.  The 10-day regimen is designed to sharpen students’

CLEVLEN GARNERS AMERICAN ASSOCIATION PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

Courtesy Matt Krause, DURHAM, NC- The official statistician of the American Association, Pointstreak, has announced that Wichita Wingnuts OF Brent Clevlen(pictured) has been named this week’s Pointstreak Player of the Week for the week ending August 3. Clevelen began his week last week by starting in the American Association All-Star Game in Winnipeg, helping the South

Photo Recap: Cigarroa High School Toros Training Camp 2014

(Laredo, Tx)-The Dr. Leo Cigarroa Toros started their spring camp this week with two a day practices every other day starting at 6 a.m. during two a days and 8 a.m. during regular training games.   The Toros will play their first scrimage two weeks from now as they prepare for the upcoming football season.  

UISD High Schools To Host 9th Grade Orientation Sessions

Courtesy Veronica Cantu,   United Independent School District high schools will each hold a freshmen orientation to familiarize and orient new students to their respective campuses.  These orientation sessions will be held as follows:    Location: United High School-9th Grade Campus Address:  8800 McPherson Road (cafeteria) Date and Time:  August 12 from 10:00 to 11:30

Suspect arrested for attempting to run over a man

  Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – A man remained behind bars Wednesday morning after attempting to run over a young man not once, but twice.  The 19-year-old victim told Webb County Sheriff’s deputies that he was walking down Camino del Sur in Los Centenarios subdivision when he spotted a black Chevy Silverado following

UISD Grad and Local Attorney Gives Out Scholarships

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-GO LONGHORNS!  United High School graduate and local attorney Ronald Rodriguez presented scholarships to five recent United High School graduates who will be studying at the University of Texas in the fall.  Pictured from left to right are:  Joe Lopez, UHS assistant principal; Javier Montemayor, Jr., UISD board president, Jose Gonzalez,

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