Archives for February 2015
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Project will demolish homes where drug, crime activity occur (Laredo, TX ) Last year, the City of Laredo, in partnership with the U.S. Border Patrol, worked together to rid the community of structures that had been identified as having drug and other criminal activities occurring at those locations. The structures were
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-UISD congratulates Adrian Martinez and Carlos Morales from Alexander high school for obtaining multiple IRS certifications in Basic, Advance, Military and International tax preparation. The two seniors learned their subject matter and prepared for rigorous IRS tests while under the tutelage of Alexander CTE teacher (and IRS program sponsor), Adrianna Bautista.
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-In honor of School Board recognition month, Salvador Garcia Middle School invited their school board member representative Ricardo Molina, Sr. to the campus where the “Meet in the Middle” students read essays of appreciation for serving as a leader on the school board. The “Meet in the Middle” group is comprised
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)-This Valentine’s Day, treat your special someone to the first-ever planetarium show in Laredo with a romantic theme, complete with wine, appetizers and a “Best of Led Zeppelin” 3-D light presentation. “Romance Under the Stars,” is scheduled Friday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at Texas A&M International University’s Lamar
Courtesy Richard Pauza, Laredo, Texas – In the weeks leading to Valentine’s Day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s highly trained agriculture specialists stand poised to examine millions of flower stems to ensure that plant diseases and plant pests are detected and stopped from being introduced into the United States where they could cause harm. At
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-Calling of graduates of United ISD high schools. We’re looking for you! Nominations are currently being accepted for outstanding alums from John B. Alexander High School, Lyndon B. Johnson High School, United High School or United South High School. Nomination applications are available on the District website at www.uisd.net and are
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, SOUTH TEXAS -The South Texas Campaign, an integrated enforcement effort that harnesses the joint capabilities of federal, state and local law enforcement to break down criminal networks and their ability to operate in the South Texas corridor, posted significant successes in the recently completed Fiscal Year 2014. Joint
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On February 6, 2015, United High School baseball player Eddy Gonzalez signed a scholarship to attend Navarro Junior College in Corsicana, Texas. The Longhorn senior has played baseball for UHS since his freshman year. Coach J.J. Gomez praised Gonzalez for his hard work. “This day has arrived because Eddy has earned
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, TX ) City of Laredo Municipal Court Judge Rosie Cuellar will perform a free mass wedding ceremony on Saturday, February 14, 2015, Valentine’s Day, at the Municipal Court Courthouse for couples who wish to profess their love for each other by joining themselves in legal matrimony. The ceremony will be at
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-January was “School Board Recognition Month” and Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary School joined the festivities by inviting their Board member representative Aliza Flores Oliveros to the campus. Oliveros enjoyed a presentation hosted by the Student Lighthouse Team which is composed of selected students from the school’s Leader in Me program. The
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